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
While a small role in terms of solo singing, Maddison stood out with her one liners, sass, and overall commitment to her character.
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Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Okay, Joy, get in there with the sass!
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Emma Specter,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Alayna Sylvester as Maureen Pearl/ White Girl brings a lot of sass and physical acumen to her portrayals.
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Doni Wilson,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
Her sass pretty much sealed the deal on our guesses.
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Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sass
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Okay, Joy, get in there with the sass!
—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Alayna Sylvester as Maureen Pearl/ White Girl brings a lot of sass and physical acumen to her portrayals.
—
Doni Wilson,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Jan. 2026
Her sass pretty much sealed the deal on our guesses.
—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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And there’s no disrespect intended to fellow Hawks draftee Zuby Ejiofor (a 6-foot-7, 245-pound senior who was Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year?
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Now the removal or disrespect for women.
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Cronin has long toed the line of humor and impudence, appearing in social media clips all season.
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But such aesthetic impudence is par for the course at the kaleidoscopic seaside pleasure dome of architect Chet Callahan, his husband, finance executive Jacinto Hernandez, and their teenage sons, Hernan and Noe.
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Some of this was a matter of the insolence of riches and pride of place.
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Turner, in her incendiary film debut, drapes Matty in haughty insolence, desperate unattainability, and seductive refinement.
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And as with your grandmother’s ability to counter rudeness with a clever quip, this seemingly innocuous cocktail, too, packs a mighty punch.
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Comprising classmates Nilsson, Nutt, James Falconer, Suellen Rocca, Art Green, and Karl Wirsum, the Who held their first exhibition at Chicago’s Hyde Park Art Center in 1966, ushering a new mode of dank, bawdy rudeness into the city’s milieu.
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Cellphone video shows a staff member with a bloodied mouth climbing into the back of an ambulance.
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Gleaning from context clues, French fries is season 8’s code for hand and/or mouth stuff.
Noun
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There’s no back talk and no emotional baggage, just pure obedience.
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Jason Isaacs isn't here for all the muggle back talk.
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Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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This blush stick is ideal for cheeks and lips, giving the perfect shade of flush that looks good on everyone and only takes a couple seconds to perfect.
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Matte eyeshadows are preferred — a little shimmer is okay, but nothing too glittery — as are vibrant yet neutral cheek and lip colors.
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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