saucy

== English == === Alternative forms === sauce-y, saucey sawcy (obsolete) === Etymology === From sauce +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɔːsi/ (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): /ˈsoːsɪj/ (US) (without the cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈsɔ.si/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈsɑ.si/ (Australian, New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈsoːsi/ (Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈsɔ.se/, /-sɪ/, /-si/ Rhymes: -ɔːsi === Adjective === saucy (comparative saucier, superlative sauciest) Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce. (figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:cheeky Impudently bold; pert. Sharp; pungent; piquant. Mildly erotic. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === sassy === References === === Anagrams === yucas