お生なま

noun, na-adjective

impudence; sauciness

A somewhat dated female term for cheeky or impudent behavior. Often used in the phrase お生なことを言う. Compare with 生意気 (なまいき), which is more common and gender-neutral.

See also: 生 (なま)

• お生なまなことを言いうんじゃないの。

  Don't say such impudent things.

• あの子こはちょっとお生なまね。

  That girl is a bit cheeky, isn't she?