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Most impertinent
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sauciest
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" [syn: impertinent , irreverent , pert ] improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. (en-superlative of: saucy)
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Saucy \Sau"cy\, a. [Compar. Saucier ; superl. Sauciest .] 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. Expressive ...
Usage examples of sauciest.
Jon whirled her sling and let a rock fly to the rump of the horse bearing the sauciest messenger.
If one’s to be outfoxed ‘ow better than by the sauciest vixen in the ‘ole Bellwoods.
But her faith in the good spot which exists in the heart of the naughtiest, sauciest, most tantalizing little ragamuffin gave her patience, skill, and in time success, for no mortal boy could hold out long with Father Bhaer shining on him as benevolently as the sun, and Mother Bhaer forgiving him seventy times seven.