| 单词 | saucy |
| 释义 | saucy (once / 1614 pages) adj You can use saucy to describe someone who likes to cause trouble, but usually in a playful and funny way. Saucy is also a good word for a person who really likes to flirt. In the novel Oliver Twist, the character the Artful Dodger goes to court for stealing. During his hearing, the ten-year-old screams, “I am an Englishman; where are my rights?” Saucy words from a saucy child. A saucy comment makes people gasp because it’s surprising and a little dangerous, like talking about witchcraft in front of a priest. Saucy also describes a person who flirts with very sexual language, which can be fun, unless your grandparents are nearby, which is awkward. WORD FAMILYsaucy: saucier, sauciest, saucily, sauciness+/sauce: sauced, sauces, saucing, saucy/sauciness: saucinesses USAGE EXAMPLESShoe designer Charlotte Dellal said she designed the saucy polka-dot mules for her label Charlotte Olympia to reflect the collection’s “happy mood.” Wall Street Journal(Dec 15, 2016) The original Maggie was a somewhat worldly, saucy character, a publicist for a maternity lingerie company. Los Angeles Times(Dec 08, 2016) Wanda Saucier, 90, worked for the Griffins for 24 years as a parts clerk, and she helped with layaways at Land O’ Toys at Christmas. Washington Times(Dec 05, 2016) 1adj improperly forward or bold Syn fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, sassy, smart, wise forward used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty 2adj characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality Syn impertinent, irreverent, pert spirited displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness |
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