as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
sassy kids shouting, "Out of our way, you old geezer!"
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Recent Examples of sassy
There are twists and turns, laughs, cries, and jumpscares, and of course an iconic sassy Benoit Blanc monologue.
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Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Add in a minor frustration from Jupiter retrograde in Cancer and Uranus retrograde in Taurus, and the vibe gets both saucy and sassy.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
This week, 21 Savage returns with his fourth studio album of lowkey beats and razor sharp bars, This Is Lorelei caps off a big year with with pop-forward re-workings of old Bandcamp material, and Becky G officially releases a sassy fan-favorite.
—Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
There’s the sassy nurturer in the family, and that’s my character, Jessica.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
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Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Add in a minor frustration from Jupiter retrograde in Cancer and Uranus retrograde in Taurus, and the vibe gets both saucy and sassy.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
This week, 21 Savage returns with his fourth studio album of lowkey beats and razor sharp bars, This Is Lorelei caps off a big year with with pop-forward re-workings of old Bandcamp material, and Becky G officially releases a sassy fan-favorite.
—Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
There’s the sassy nurturer in the family, and that’s my character, Jessica.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
Adjective
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Some advise using buckets of steaming hot water to speed up the job of removing ice, but this isn't always the wisest idea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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There wasn’t room for anyone else either physically or personality-wise.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Making a monetization limitations promise up front is a bold move as a small indie studio, but that is one way in which Wildlight plans to differentiate itself from other video game developers.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Line that basket when cooking saucy wings and the like.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Cuba, Al Pacino’s character sports these saucy little neckties that are like part ascot, part bandana.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That moment showed his cheeky side — his knack for making her laugh — and their unique bond.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rounding everything out with comfy, Sweeney changed into a plunging white tank top and matching cheeky underwear.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Much of The Pitt's success comes courtesy of its ensemble, which includes a motley crew of seasoned residents, insecure medical students, brassy nurses, and unlikable administrators.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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Pantene’s Silver Expressions shampoo delivers on promises to tone brassy strands at a great price.—
Austen Tosone,
Glamour,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Their roles are reversed when O’Brien’s cocky, young CEO must look to McAdams’ strategic planning and survival know-how to stay alive.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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But everybody’s favorite NFL linebacker is allowed to be cocky.—
Samyra,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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