saucy

• Descreve alguém ou algo atrevido, vivo ou levemente grosseiro de maneira brincalhona; pode indicar ousadia, irreverência ou malícia divertida. No Brasil, também pode ser usado para algo picante ou apimentado, em sentido figurado.

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.

   Atrevido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboldbrashcheekyflippantforwardimpudentpertsassy

   Antônimosdemuregravemodestpoliterespectfulserioussolemn

2. Impertinent or boldB2informalbritish

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

   Atrevido

   • 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!

   Sinônimosboldbrazencheekyflippantfreshimpertinentimpudentinsolentpertsassy

   Antônimoscourteousdeferentialhumblemeekmodestpoliterespectfulshysubmissivetimid