saucy

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'effronté, de vif ou de légèrement osé de manière enjouée.

Describes someone or something that is bold, lively, or slightly rude in a playful way.

1. Boldly playful or cheekyB2informal

   Having a lively, slightly impudent, or flirtatious manner.

   effrontément enjoué, impertinent

   • She gave him a saucy wink across the room.
   • The comedian's saucy remarks kept the audience laughing.
   • He had a saucy grin that suggested he was up to something.

   Synonymesboldbrashcheekyflippantforwardimpudentpertsassy

   Antonymesdemuregravemodestpoliterespectfulserioussolemn

2. Impertinent or boldB2informalbritish

   Showing a lack of respect in a way that is amusing rather than offensive.

   Effronté ou impertinent

   • The child gave a saucy reply to the teacher.
   • Her saucy attitude got her into trouble at work.
   • Don't get saucy with me, young man!

   Synonymesboldbrazencheekyflippantfreshimpertinentimpudentinsolentpertsassy

   Antonymescourteousdeferentialhumblemeekmodestpoliterespectfulshysubmissivetimid