saucy /ˈsɔsi, ˈsæ-/
 (a.)傲慢的,莽撞的,活潑的,漂亮的


 Sau·cy a. [Compar. Saucier superl. Sauciest.]
 1. Showing impertinent boldness or pertness; transgressing the rules of decorum; treating superiors with contempt; impudent; insolent; as, a saucy fellow.
    Am I not protector, saucy priest?   --Shak.
 2. Expressive of, or characterized by, impudence; impertinent; as, a saucy eye; saucy looks.
    We then have done you bold and saucy wrongs.   --Shak.
 Syn: -- Impudent; insolent; impertinent; rude.

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 saucy
      adj 1: characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a
             certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" [syn: impertinent,
              irreverent, pert]
      2: improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me";
         "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an
         impudent boy given to insulting strangers" [syn: fresh,
         impertinent, impudent, overbold, smart, sassy]
      [also: sauciest, saucier]