SASSY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

sassy

adjective

ˈsa-sē

Definition of sassy

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 This book is what happens when a lonely child whose friends are mostly book & sitcom characters grows up and gets sassy. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 But Liberace was perhaps most beloved for his sassy patter with the audience, over-the-top costumes, and unforgettable performance style—which often involved him being driven onto the stage in a Rolls-Royce. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 During the night shift at Illinois's The Wiener's Circle, sassy Poochi Rollins slings Chicago red hots loaded with mustard, relish, onions, and more—with a side of insult comedy. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Matcha flavors include blackberry dream, sassy guava and coconut (all $10). — Jenna Thompson june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sassy

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The wisest societal response to this would, of course, be to set out a policy framework to address both the root causes and the symptoms of the problem.

— Justin Worland, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
On her latest record, Girlfriend, Ives contends with getting older and wiser—and sober.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

There are also a few cheeky nods to the area's Old West past, including saloon nights with live music and card games and outdoor firepits for roasting marshmallows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The designer showed off a cheeky chartreuse green bikini in a completely sheer cover-up that was held together with string.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheeky

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His theater group the Mechanicals is preparing a stage adaptation of a 1974 French-Canadian film called Once Upon a Time in the East, in which Jimmy will play a brassy singer named Carmen — a clear indication that commercial success is not one of its top priorities.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Pick Three Naomi Fry on great entertainment from brassy broads.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026

Definition of brassy

Adjective

He’s known for his cocky attitude, teaming up with fellow hero Blue Beetle and traveling with his robot companion Skeets.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Dix was a baseball prodigy too cocky and flashy for his own good who now coasts through life on his long-ago heroics coupled with charm and an undeserved diet of luck.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of cocky

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