sauciness

/ˈsɔsinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being lively, bold, or slightly rude in a playful way; cheekiness.
    • The character's sauciness added humor to the movie.
    • The teacher smiled at the student's sauciness but reminded him to be respectful.
    • Her sauciness made her popular with the other kids.
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