sass

¹sass

noun \ˈsas\

Definition of SASS

: impudent speech

Examples of SASS

1. <an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience>

Origin of SASS

alteration of ¹sauce

First Known Use: 1835

Related to SASS

Synonyms: backchat, cheek, impertinence, impudence, insolence, mouth, back talk, sauce

Related Words: comeback, rejoinder, retort, riposte, wisecrack; cuteness, discourtesy, disrespect, guff, impoliteness, nonsense, rudeness, tactlessness; audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brazenness; coarseness, crassness, crudity, vulgarity; abruptness, bluffness, bluntness, brusqueness, crossness, curtness, gruffness, surliness

Near Antonyms: civility, cordiality, courtesy, diplomacy, politeness, tactfulness; consideration, gallantry, gentility, graciousness, smoothness, suaveness, suavity; deference, respect; affability

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Rhymes with SASS

ass, bass, brass, class, crass, frass, gas, glass, grass, lass, mass, pass, strass, tasse, vas, wrasse