saucy
English
/ˈsɔː.sɪ/, /ˈsɔ.si/, /ˈsɑ.si/
adj
Definitions
- Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
- Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
- Impudently bold; pert.
- Sharp; pungent; piquant.
- Mildly erotic.
Etymology
Suffix from English sauce (liquid condiment).
Origin
English
sauce
Gloss
liquid condiment
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Big Mac sauce English
- applesauce English
- awesome sauce English
- burger sauce English
- hamburger sauce English
- oversauce English
- pomodoro sauce English
- sauce English
- sauceboat English
- saucebox English
- sauceless English
- saucelike English
- saucepan English
- saucepot English
- saucier English
- saucily English
- sauciness English
- spiedie sauce English
- ソース Japanese
- sauce Middle English
- ซอส Thai
- 沙司 Chinese
- 소스 Korean
- sos Tok Pisin