saucy

frech; anzüglich

Word details

German meaning
Ungezogen, respektlos oder unverschämt im Verhalten.
English meaning
cheeky, impudent
Synonym
unverschämt, respektlos
German example
Das Kind war sehr frech zu seinen Eltern.
English example
The child was very cheeky to his parents.
Comparative
frecherSuperlative: am frechsten
Opposite of
cheeky, barefaced, rude, saucyfreundlich / höflich / zurückhaltendOpposite of: naughtyartig / brav / lieb

Example sentences with “saucy”

  1. She gave him a saucy look. (Sie warf ihm einen frechen Blick zu.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'saucy' mean the same as 'frech'?

Yes, 'frech' is the common translation for playful or cheeky behavior.