Meaning & use
saucy
Bold, cheeky, or mildly flirtatious in a playful and often amusing way.
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The comedian's saucy jokes kept the audience laughing throughout the show.
She gave a saucy reply when her brother teased her about being late.
A note on using this word
Saucy is informal and can describe either playful boldness in speech or mildly suggestive humor, depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
cheekyimpudent
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