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- [saw-see]
- /ˈsɔ si/
- /ˈsɔː.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [saw-see]
- /ˈsɔ si/
Definitions of saucy word
- adjective saucy impertinent; insolent: a saucy remark; a saucy child. 1
- adjective saucy pert; boldly smart: a saucy little hat for Easter. 1
- adjective saucy suggestive, naughty 1
- adjective saucy cheeky 1
- adjective saucy Someone or something that is saucy refers to sex in a light-hearted, amusing way. 0
- adjective saucy impertinent 0
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Origin of saucy
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1500-10; sauce + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Saucy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
saucy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
saucy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for saucy
adj saucy
- assumptive — taken for granted.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- aweless — feeling no awe
- ballsy — You can describe a person or their behaviour as ballsy if you admire them because you think they are energetic and brave.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
adjective saucy
- arch — An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
- disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
- elvish — Of or having to do with elves.
- fairylike — Resembling a fairy or some aspect of one.
- overbold — Excessively bold.
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