"saucily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more saucily [comparative], most saucily [superlative]
Etymology: From saucy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|saucy|ly}} saucy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} saucily (comparative more saucily, superlative most saucily)
  1. In a saucy manner; impudently or impertinently.
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