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
💡 Concept
Cheeky defiance with attitude
🎵 Rhyme
With glossy hair, she's saucy, not bossy!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsɔːsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɔːsi/
🌳Etymology
Rootsauce
Suffix--y
Origin
16세기에 'sauce(소스)'에서 파생되었습니다. 매운 소스처럼 '자극적이고 톡 쏘는' 성격을 비유적으로 표현한 것이 어원입니다.
🎵Rhyme
bossyglossyflossy
bossy
glossy
flossy
🔗Collocations
saucy reply
saucy comment
saucy attitude
saucy smile
saucy wink
get saucy
📝Examples
“The waiter got fired for his saucy remarks to customers.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother may be 80, but she's still got a saucy sense of humor.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't get saucy with me just because you won the lottery!”
“Her saucy dance moves made everyone stop and stare.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cheekyimpudentboldbrazeninsolent
Antonyms
respectfulpolitemodest
Related
sassyfeistyspiritedsauce
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