as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience
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Recent Examples of sass
In fact, this year’s most playful trend is all about sparkle and sass.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
The truth is that women in the Middle East have a lot of agency and a lot of sass.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
But his drama is met with humor and sass.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Here, played by the black actress Karen Bryson, the character is all brains and sass.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
The truth is that women in the Middle East have a lot of agency and a lot of sass.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
But his drama is met with humor and sass.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Here, played by the black actress Karen Bryson, the character is all brains and sass.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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The problem isn’t that my girlfriend wouldn’t get to go, but the disrespect and dishonesty of uninviting her out of the blue and trying to cover it up as being a genuine mistake.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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That’s disrespect of a two-time champion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That said, James Cameron's epic reaches the pinnacle of disaster-movie impudence with the distasteful suggestion that the most celebrated tragedy of the 20th century occurred because a few lookouts were distracted by Kate and Leo sucking face.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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But it’s got impudence and élan, and a feeling for life on the margins of English society.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But yes, Miss Manners agrees that his rudeness justifies your ignoring his comment.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
10 Oct. 2025
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But Takaichi has taken the strongest stances, decrying the rudeness of foreign tourists and accusing them of abusing the famous deer in Nara.—
Arata Yamamoto,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Good flavor knows no boundaries, and Charlotte’s restaurants featuring authentic Hispanic and Latin American cuisine will make your mouth water.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Also, keep it out of eyes, noses, and mouths.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jason Isaacs isn't here for all the muggle back talk.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Look at what tribal has become: In recent years, Probst encourages paranoia and back talk, frantic whisper sessions and utter confusion.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 May 2024
Noun
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The orange juice, peach preserves, mace, thyme, and deep umami flavors from soy and Worcestershire sauce all work together to create a flavor that goes down to the bone.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rapp planted a big smooch on Towa's cheek, and the two joined the band for the bridge.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bigger the lips and the stronger the cheek sculpt, the better.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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