sassier; sassiest
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: distinctively smart and stylish

Examples of sassy in a Sentence

Director J. J. Abrams has put the pop back in summer popcorn movies. His Star Trek, an exciting and sassy revamp of the classic sci-fi TV show and film series, is a blast in every sense of the word. Leah Rozen, People, 18 May 2009
Tamara, a youngish assistant district attorney who was wearing heels, Levi's, and a sassy blazer, was placing a tablecloth and vase with pink flowers on a table bearing a pink Sweet Sixteen banner and three pink-frosted Sams Club birthday cakes inscribed with "bring," "them," and "home" in black cursive icing. Samantha M. Shapiro, Mother Jones, March/April 2007
You might be in London, but the scene—from the counter stools and padded booths to the sassy waitresses and overhead TVs—is pure southern honky-tonk. Gourmet, March 2005
She bought some sassy high heels. The kid gave a sassy answer to the question.
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The new family-friendly version still has plenty to offer, though, namely its colorful blend of Middle Eastern pop, EDM, and reggaeton, and the naturally charismatic Conte, who oozes star quality with every sassy move. Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 13 May 2025 This sassy, spherical astromech droid is the unexpected heart of the new films, injecting the series with both comedy and some surprisingly poignant moments. EW.com, 7 May 2025 That characteristically sassy response was all Karen, Grammer notes. Brianne Tracy, People.com, 2 May 2025 Tour is for everyone, so bring your friends, coworkers, partners, and those sassy grannies, and join me for an unforgettable night. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sassy

Word History

Etymology

alteration of saucy

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sassy was in 1833

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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sassy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

sassy

adjective
sassier; sassiest
: given to back talk : impudent

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