saucy — being rude or showing a lack of respect, especially in a lively or cheeky way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being rude or showing a lack of respect, especially in a lively or cheeky way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːsi/
Korean meaning: 건방진, 버릇없는
Korean pronunciation: 소-시 (강세: 소)
Example Sentences
- The waiter got fired for his saucy remarks to customers.
- My grandmother may be 80, but she's still got a saucy sense of humor.
- Don't get saucy with me just because you won the lottery!
saucy
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɔːsi//
being rude or showing a lack of respect, especially in a lively or cheeky way
Cheeky defiance with attitude
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With glossy hair, she's saucy, not bossy!
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Origin
16세기에 'sauce(소스)'에서 파생되었습니다. 매운 소스처럼 '자극적이고 톡 쏘는' 성격을 비유적으로 표현한 것이 어원입니다.
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“The waiter got fired for his saucy remarks to customers.”
“My grandmother may be 80, but she's still got a saucy sense of humor.”
“Don't get saucy with me just because you won the lottery!”
“Her saucy dance moves made everyone stop and stare.”
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