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
In girl friend groups, one of the girls is a bit more controlling, a bit more sassy, and a bit more precocious than the other ones.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
But getting sassy with an umpire isn’t an indictment of one’s character, and this is supposed to be lighthearted.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
This might be the sassiest bob of the year.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Mars in your sign urges you to be fast and sassy.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
But getting sassy with an umpire isn’t an indictment of one’s character, and this is supposed to be lighthearted.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
This might be the sassiest bob of the year.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Mars in your sign urges you to be fast and sassy.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
Adjective
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors bold thinking backed by follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If desired, heat the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir in a few tablespoons at a time for saucier orzo.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are some jokes that some might read as saucy and some dance moves that are as indebted to pop concept tours as Broadway.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Biles wrote a cheeky caption alongside this adorable date-night pic.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 What fresh view broadens your world today?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Don’t forget to use a great hair toner to stop any unwanted brassy tones from showing through, and consider switching to a sulfate-free shampoo to make your color last longer.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many of them had a cocky attitude, even after their fathers were killed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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