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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Saucy \Sau"cy\, a. [Compar. {Saucier}; superl. {Sauciest}.]
[From {Sauce}.]
1. Showing impertinent boldness or pertness; transgressing
the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt;
impudent; insolent; as, a saucy fellow.
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Am I not protector, saucy priest? --Shak.
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2. Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence;
impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks.
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We then have done you bold and saucy wrongs. --Shak.
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Syn: Impudent; insolent; impertinent; rude.
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