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Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.

Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.

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

Impudently bold; pert.

Sharp; pungent; piquant.

In a large professional kitchen, a cook responsible for preparing sauces and for sauteing foods on demand.

Ellipsis of saucier pan (a chef's pan)

Sauce pan (a pan used to cook up a sauce)

Sauce boat (a pitcher, dish, or, bowl, used to serve sauce)