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saucy in Chinese

saucy in Chinese is 放肆 — saucy means cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.

saucy in Chinese

放肆
adj
Pronounced: fàng sì
(figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.

What does "saucy" mean?

  1. adj Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.
    "The kid gave a saucy grin before running off with the last cookie."
  2. adj Mildly flirtatious or suggestive.
    "The advert had a saucy tagline that got people talking."
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saucy in a sentence

  • The kid gave a saucy grin before running off with the last cookie.
  • She fired back a saucy reply that had the whole room laughing.
  • The advert had a saucy tagline that got people talking.

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What is "saucy" in Chinese?

"saucy" in Chinese is 放肆. saucy means: Cheeky or disrespectful in a way that comes across as playful or amusing rather than genuinely rude.

How do you pronounce 放肆?

"saucy" in Chinese is 放肆, pronounced "fàng sì".

How do you use "saucy" in a sentence?

Example: "The kid gave a saucy grin before running off with the last cookie." In Chinese, "saucy" is 放肆.

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