saucy

Meanings

• adjective

  Being impertinent, bold, or insolent in speech or behavior.

  - "She gave a saucy reply to her boss's question."
  - "The saucy child kept making faces at the teacher."

• adjective

  Serving hot and spicy food.

  - "The restaurant is famous for its saucy Thai curries."
  - "He loves his food saucy and spicy."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsɔ.si/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with saucy
drowsy , sleazy , easy , frowzy , drowsy , dozy

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Variants

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saucier , sauciest , saucily , sauciness , saucinesses , saucy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'seasoned with sauce.' The sense of 'impertinent, bold, or insolent' is first recorded in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'saucy' is derived from the Old French word 'sauce' which means 'sauce' or 'seasoning'.

2. In the 17th century, saucy was used to describe a type of sauce made from anchovies, capers, and vinegar.

3. The saucy maid is a common motif in art and literature, often depicted as a seductive and flirtatious servant.

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Related Concepts

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1. impertinent: Being rude or disrespectful in speech or behavior.

2. bold: Having or showing courage and confidence.

3. insolent: Showing disrespect or contempt for someone in power.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'saucy' has been used to describe characters who are bold, impertinent, or insolent. In art and music, saucy themes and motifs can be found in various forms, such as the saucy maid in painting or the saucy song in music.

How to Memorize "saucy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being impertinent or bold in their speech or behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'saucy' with the idea of being bold or impertinent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'saucy' as 'Showing Audacity, Unconventional Yielding to Command'.

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