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Definition of saucebox

saucebox

/ˈsɔːsˌbɑːks/
sauce · box
Plural:sauceboxes
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saucebox Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cheeky, impudent, or saucy person, especially a child or a young woman.

Example

"The little saucebox refused to go to bed and answered her governess back with a mischievous grin."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This is an archaic colloquialism mostly encountered in historical literature, usually conveying mild, sometimes affectionate, reproof rather than severe condemnation.

• Nearby Words

satureja
satyr
sauce
saucebox
sauced
sauceless
saucepan

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century; formed by combining 'sauce' (in the colloquial sense of insolence or impudence) with 'box' (used metaphorically to denote a person, akin to 'chatterbox').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saucebox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saucebox
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