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Grammar : Noun
Spell : saw-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɔ si



Definition of sauciness

Origin :
  • 1540s, from saucy + -ness.
  • noun impudence
Example sentences :
  • All sauciness and slang, like the soliloquy of a Cheap Jack.
  • Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, September 7, 1895 » by Various
  • And there was a lightness, a sauciness, in her manner that had not showed on her previous visit.
  • Extract from : « To Him That Hath » by Leroy Scott
  • Not the sauciness of it, but the undercurrent of kindliness.
  • Extract from : « Portia » by Duchess
  • Pet′ulance, Pet′ulancy, sauciness: peevishness or impatience.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) » by Various
  • But, except for this sauciness, Cassel is a demure and pleasant place.
  • Extract from : « Leaves from a Field Note-Book » by J. H. Morgan
  • No sauciness, you knave—I desire to know if you still serve Nigel Olifaunt?
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes of Nigel » by Sir Walter Scott
  • Sauciness and impudence are characteristic of these boat-men, who wished I would commence a bridge over the river.
  • Extract from : « Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XII » by William Faux
  • All her wilfulness and sauciness flashed in her eyes as she lifted her glance at last to his and answered.
  • Extract from : « A Book o' Nine Tales. » by Arlo Bates
  • There is something about him which rather interests me, a sort of sauciness and familiarity which I shall teach him to correct.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • Come, then, and shake hands; we'll fine him for's sauciness, and his ransom shall be half a dozen at mine host Welcome's.
  • Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15) » by Robert Dodsley

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