SAUCINESS

impertinence, perkiness, pertness, sauciness, archness

(noun) inappropriate playfulness

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sauciness (countable and uncountable, plural saucinesses)

the property of being saucy

an instance of saucy behavior

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Source: Wiktionary


Sau"ci*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being saucy; that which is saucy; impertinent boldness; contempt of superiors; impudence. Your sauciness will jest upon my love. Shak.

Syn.

– Impudence; impertinence; rudeness; insolence. see Impudence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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