saucy.
Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
Meaning & usage
Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
Bring the tomatoes to a boil and then simmer until they reach a saucy consistency.
Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.
Impudently bold; pert.
Sharp; pungent; piquant.
Mildly erotic.
I enjoyed the dancing, but my husband found it a little too saucy.
Where this word comes from
From sauce + -y.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.