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
The Monster's Ball and X-Men star rang in this past Mother's Day by sharing a saucy video taken from bed beside Hunt.
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Revlon is getting its hands dirty with a saucy new lip balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 July 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
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
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Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Revlon is getting its hands dirty with a saucy new lip balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 July 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
Adjective
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only humans can weave meaning, create serendipity, and grow wiser through story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This retired firefighter and bomb tech rose from the flames stronger, sassier, and ready to find a spark that lasts.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some cats are playful and sassy— going for the toys, knocking glasses off of tables, spider monkeying their owners from the top of a bookshelf.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In July 2024, Thompson's daughter Gaia shared a cheeky post on her Instagram Stories poking fun at 2023's Barbie movie's tagline — and Thompson's ex, Kenneth Branagh.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The cheeky pop track is the second single from Man’s Best Friend, which was released in late August.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Troost-Ekong Pushes Back Against Doubters Visionhaus/Getty Images Captain William Troost-Ekong drew on Nigeria’s history while insisting this is a fresh challenge.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Known on the show for her bold Malaysian flavors, the baker regularly posts baking tips and recipes with her audience, and has even spent some time with fellow contestants.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter joined a list of bold names like Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, and Ricky Martin as the night's performers.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Would Ballmer try something so brazen?—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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No president before has been so brazen in punishing honesty.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The track, featuring Roco Pachukote (the Maldita Vecindad frontman), pulses with jubilant rhythms and sharp brassy flourishes, paying tribute to Mayan elder Tata Pedro Cruz and his peaceful pilgrimage for world unity.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Reid first stood out as the 15-year-old lead singer in Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers, the brassy English band that served as a launching pad for a solo career that began when he just 16.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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