English adjective: saucy | |||
1. | saucy characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality | ||
Samples | A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner. | ||
Synonyms | impertinent, irreverent, pert | ||
Similar | spirited | ||
Antonyms | spiritless | ||
2. | saucy improperly forward or bold | ||
Samples | 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 | ||
Similar | forward | ||
Antonyms | backward | ||