saucier; sauciest
1
: served with or having the consistency of sauce
2
a
: impertinently bold and impudent
b
: amusingly forward and flippant : irrepressible
Examples of saucy in a Sentence
irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
The chain’s Nacho Fries and Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos are getting a saucy twist thanks to the brand-new Sweet Chipotle BBQ Sauce.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 July 2025
Revlon is getting its hands dirty with a saucy new lip balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Just grab a few extra napkins and chow down quickly before the soft potato buns give way to the juicy, saucy, beautiful mess between them.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for saucy
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saucy. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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