as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments
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Recent Examples of saucy
In Moroccan home kitchens, Benlafquih notes pressure cookers or conventional pots are often used to prepare similar dishes, which may be referred to as marqa—named for their saucier outcome—or gamila, after the vessel, or by other regional terms.
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Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The Big Arch is indeed a beefy, cheesy, saucy burger.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Wash the air fryer basket with warm, soapy water after making saucy or greasy foods, or wipe it down after heating dry foods like toast.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Because the opportunity to get saucy in the Treasure Valley just got even easier.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The Big Arch is indeed a beefy, cheesy, saucy burger.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Wash the air fryer basket with warm, soapy water after making saucy or greasy foods, or wipe it down after heating dry foods like toast.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Because the opportunity to get saucy in the Treasure Valley just got even easier.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
Adjective
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Straight men are just catching up, vanity-wise, and political opportunists have eagerly fed into their insecurities.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The obvious comparison would be Lily Allen’s West End Girl, another heartbreak concept album that captured the public imagination by aiming big, narrative-wise, stretching out the story song by song.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But getting sassy with an umpire isn’t an indictment of one’s character, and this is supposed to be lighthearted.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This might be the sassiest bob of the year.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for matte black for a modern farmhouse look or get cheeky with a glossy green.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each rendezvous, complete with soap opera–worthy drama—hoarding, cheeky teasing, Alex Honnold–worthy climbing, slow-mo acrobatics, and aggression that made gathered onlookers gasp—further cemented our similarities as species.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stucco, gold leaf, and frescoes now decorate them; some details are delicate, and others are bold.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Israel moves fast, launching a bold military operation against a weaker Middle Eastern neighbor.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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What follows below are six of the most brazen art heists ever pulled off, from the crime that accidentally made The Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world to the Romanian kitchen where a Picasso may have gone up in smoke.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dutch authorities on Thursday showed off a recovered priceless gold 2,500-year-old helmet from Romania that was stolen last year during a brazen heist in the Netherlands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t forget to use a great hair toner to stop any unwanted brassy tones from showing through, and consider switching to a sulfate-free shampoo to make your color last longer.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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The tie couldn't have been more representative of Hollywood at a crossroads, with showbiz veteran Katharine Hepburn winning for her wicked turn as Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter, alongside Barbra Streisand for her brassy film debut as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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