saucily
- adverb
- /ˈsɔːsɪli/
- Informal
:
descaradamente
- There is no tail to balance the other end, just a round rump which she saucily wobbles.
Examples
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She nodded, saucily ran her hand over his shaved pate.
Fiction book (1997) -
"You don't think we could stop for a taco, do you?" he asked saucily.
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"You don't think we could stop for a taco, do you?" he asked saucily.
Fiction book (2001) -
"I know who you are," I said saucily.
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She nodded, saucily ran her hand over his shaved pate.
Synonyms
3
8.0
In a way that shows little respect and treats things lightly
1
6.2
In a rude but playful way that shows little respect
1
7.9
In a playful, teasing way that shows sly amusement
1
8.0
In a rude, bold way that shows no respect
1
6.7
To act in a playful and slightly naughty way that seems friendly
1
7.6
In a rude way that shows no respect for a person in charge
1
8.1
In a bold, cheeky way that shows rude confidence
1
9.6
To act in a playful and slightly naughty way
In a bold, lively, slightly rude way that attracts attention
In a bold, rude way that shows little respect
Antonyms
How Saucy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word saucily comes from saucy, which comes from sauce, a word that once meant 'spice' or strong flavour. So, to act saucily is to behave in a bold, cheeky way, like someone with a 'spicy' attitude.