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
That’s the best friend with sassy lines or whatever, but to be the lead and be the villain is the most delicious meal.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At your next brunch, swap mimosas for this classy and sassy spritzer.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ally Financial is getting cheeky with its latest ad campaign, and throwing shade at traditional banking with sassy signage seen in uptown Charlotte, one of the country’s biggest banking centers.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At your next brunch, swap mimosas for this classy and sassy spritzer.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ally Financial is getting cheeky with its latest ad campaign, and throwing shade at traditional banking with sassy signage seen in uptown Charlotte, one of the country’s biggest banking centers.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
Adjective
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My late and very wise father-in-law loved the place and always ordered the classic grouper sandwich basket that comes with fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, and pickle.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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This one makes for rambling, wise company.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Menswear hero Harry Styles is on a comeback tour after a three-year hiatus, featuring plenty of bold custom looks.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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The country music star made a serious statement with her bold look.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli, and topped with cheese, are an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Even by Swiftie standards, this auction is kinda cheeky.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The wings themselves are fresh, fried hard and tossed in house sauces ranging from mild and sweet to a serious Cajun dry rub.—
Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The samba beats and brassy horns are more street carnival than stadium football.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Pick Three Naomi Fry on great entertainment from brassy broads.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Dude, this is gonna sound so cocky, but no.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Maybe even a tad cocky, but dedicated to honor and duty.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In May, the brazen murder of a small-city mayor, allegedly by the CJNG, prompted angry protests targeting symbols of the state, which many residents accused of failing to combat spiraling violence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Over time, their recruitment efforts became more brazen.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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