saucily

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière effrontée, impertinente ou provocante ». Décrit un comportement joyeusement grossier ou légèrement suggestif, souvent avec une nuance d'audace ou de coquetterie.

An adverb meaning "in a bold, impertinent, or cheeky manner." It describes behavior that is playfully rude or slightly provocative, often with a sense of confidence or flirtatiousness.

1. Impudently or impertinentlyB2informal

   In a manner that is boldly disrespectful or cheeky, often with a playful or flirtatious tone.

   avec impertinence

   • She saucily replied to the teacher's question, making the class laugh.
   • He winked saucily at the waitress as she passed by.
   • The child saucily stuck out his tongue before running away.

   Synonymesbrazenlycheekilyflippantlyfreshlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlynervilypertly

   Antonymescourteouslydeferentiallyhumblypolitelyrespectfully