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 former is a saucy reparto and the latter, has more pop elements laced with the Cuban-urban genre.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2025
Flavor variations like Classic Buffalo, Hot Honey, Garlic Parmesan, and Honey Mustard are saucy, tangy, and finger-licking good.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are getting saucy with their Thanksgiving celebrations!
—Esther Kang, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Served alongside a stack of still-warm corn tortillas, these tender meatballs were saucy, nutty, earthy, sweet, and unlike any meatball my palate had been lucky enough to experience before.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2025
Flavor variations like Classic Buffalo, Hot Honey, Garlic Parmesan, and Honey Mustard are saucy, tangy, and finger-licking good.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are getting saucy with their Thanksgiving celebrations!
—Esther Kang, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Served alongside a stack of still-warm corn tortillas, these tender meatballs were saucy, nutty, earthy, sweet, and unlike any meatball my palate had been lucky enough to experience before.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saucy
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Getting another running back on Day 3 is a wise move, and getting Deion Sanders into the Cowboys’ stratosphere at No. 239 will certainly make Jerry Jones smile.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her hair had a new do, short and sassy, instead of her shoulder-length bob.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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The sassy semi-homemade dressing (featuring Italian dressing, balsamic, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes), the tender sautéed chicken, and the enticing combination of colorful vegetables really help this supper shine.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Duke of Sussex was in childhood known for his own cheeky behavior when in public.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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So far, that happiness has shown up as cheeky TikTok goal celebrations with Gisele and fellow Angel City striker Casey Phair on the sidelines.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to Cowen, some themes from the meeting include seeing more strength in the fresh category as consumers opt to cook at home.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Her ombré has a fresh, modern feel that makes the 2010s staple feel cool again.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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On paper, this might sound like a bold step toward addressing the climate crisis.—
George Peppas,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Seattle's beauty, brainpower, and bold investments are powering its rise in global rankings, according to the report researched by Ipsos and published by marketing firm Resonance.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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Again, an astute grader would undoubtedly catch your brazen attempt and ding you points accordingly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Considering that purple is the opposite of yellow on the color wheel, colorists apply this theory to hair to successfully balance out brassy tones.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2025
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Lambert's fantastically brassy response (co-penned by Kacey Musgraves, no less)?—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Saucy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saucy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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