saucy meaning and definition

SAUCY adjective

Definition of saucy (adjective)

1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
   • "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
   • synonyms: impertinent, irreverent, pert
2. improperly forward or bold
   • "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!"
   • synonyms: fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, sassy, smart, wise