sauciness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun inappropriate playfulness
    archness; perkiness; pertness; impertinence.

WordNet

Sau"ci*ness noun
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913