sauciness (Meaning)

Wordnet

sauciness (n)

inappropriate playfulness

Webster

The quality or state of being saucy; that which is saucy; impertinent boldness; contempt of superiors; impudence.

The cook's sauciness added a spicy zest to the otherwise bland dish.
The child's saucy remark elicited both laughter and a mild scolding.
The comedian's saucy jokes pushed the boundaries of propriety but left the audience in stitches.
The actress imbued her character with a subtle sauciness that hinted at hidden depths.
The contestant's saucy answer drew amused gasps from the show's panel.
The politician's saucy press release garnered attention for its wit and audacity.
The journalist's saucy exposé sent shockwaves through the industry, exposing rampant corruption.
The singer's saucy performance energized the crowd, inciting them to dance and sing along.
The street vendor's saucy banter with customers created a lively and inviting atmosphere.
The book's saucy dialogue and racy scenes earned it a reputation as a salacious guilty pleasure.

inappropriate playfulnessThe quality or state of being saucy; that which is saucy; impertinent boldness; contempt of superiors; impudence.

cheekiness, confidence, arrogance,nerve, brashness, gall, pertness, brassiness, presumption, chutzpa

diffidence, timidity, manners, hesitancy, shyness, bashfulness,modesty, manners, hesitancy, diffidence

The cook's sauciness added a spicy zest to the otherwise bland dish.

The child's saucy remark elicited both laughter and a mild scolding.

The comedian's saucy jokes pushed the boundaries of propriety but left the audience in stitches.

The actress imbued her character with a subtle sauciness that hinted at hidden depths.