saucy
/ˈsɔːsɪ/adjective
(saucier, sauciest) informal <非正式>
1
- chiefly Brit. sexually suggestive, typically in a way intended to be light-hearted and humorous〈主英〉性挑逗的; 调皮的, 顽皮的。
2
- chiefly N. Amer. (in favourable contexts) bold, lively, and full of spirit〈主北美〉大胆活泼的; 充满活力的。
3
- chiefly N. Amer. (of food) covered with sauce〈主北美〉（食物）加调味汁的。
派生词
saucily
adverbsauciness
noun词源
early 16th cent. （in the sense 'savoury, flavoured with sauce'）： from SAUCE + -Y1 .