saucy, adj.
(saucier, sauciest)
(saucier, sauciest)
improperly forward or bold
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
fresh impertinent impudent overbold sassy saucy smart wise
sample sentences
"don't be fresh with me""impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"
"an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"
"Don't get wise with me!"
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characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
impertinent irreverent pert saucy
sample sentences
"a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
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