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saucier

The correct spelling is saucier.

How to pronounce saucier

/ˈsɔːsɪə/
adjective

IPA: /ˈsɔːsɪə/

Say it like: Sau-see-r

The correct spelling is saucier. Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce. For example: "She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders."

Usage Examples

She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.

I enjoyed the dancing, but my wife found it a little too saucy.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
  2. 2.Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
  3. 3.Impudently bold; pert.
  4. 4.Sharp; pungent; piquant.
  5. 5.Mildly erotic.

noun

  1. 1.In a large professional kitchen, a cook responsible for preparing sauces and for sauteing foods on demand.
  2. 2.Ellipsis of saucier pan (a chef's pan)
  3. 3.Sauce pan (a pan used to cook up a sauce)
  4. 4.Sauce boat (a pitcher, dish, or, bowl, used to serve sauce)

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