as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
sassy kids shouting, "Out of our way, you old geezer!"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sassy
According Tess's bio, she was previously used in entertainment and education, but became a little sassy and now has a forever home at the refuge.
—
Christine Sloan, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Pair them with your favorite jeans or skirt in six color options, like neutral almond and a sassy leopard print.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Along the way, Donnie haphazardly recruits, amongst others, Vy, a sassy, loyal, and fiercely independent Aye-Aye; Kiki, a flightless Kakapo parrot and powerhouse of kindness and optimism; and Roman, an overly dramatic Jamaican Funnel-Eared Bat.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
My smart, sassy and silly girl!
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sassy
Christine Sloan, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Pair them with your favorite jeans or skirt in six color options, like neutral almond and a sassy leopard print.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Along the way, Donnie haphazardly recruits, amongst others, Vy, a sassy, loyal, and fiercely independent Aye-Aye; Kiki, a flightless Kakapo parrot and powerhouse of kindness and optimism; and Roman, an overly dramatic Jamaican Funnel-Eared Bat.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
My smart, sassy and silly girl!
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sassy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
Adjective
-
Straight men are just catching up, vanity-wise, and political opportunists have eagerly fed into their insecurities.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The obvious comparison would be Lily Allen’s West End Girl, another heartbreak concept album that captured the public imagination by aiming big, narrative-wise, stretching out the story song by song.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Stucco, gold leaf, and frescoes now decorate them; some details are delicate, and others are bold.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Israel moves fast, launching a bold military operation against a weaker Middle Eastern neighbor.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
In their dining room off H Street NE, Sundas served burrata in saucy lentils and saag paneer lasagna set in fortifying curry.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The singer co-directed the amusing and saucy video with Hannah Lux Davis; watch it below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
And the Hall of Famer instilled the team with a cheeky can-do mindset that put the Orioles over the top and lingered for decades to come.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Mar. 2026
-
The two are joined by a cheeky girl named Mickie, who comes from a home torn by alcoholism.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
The tie couldn't have been more representative of Hollywood at a crossroads, with showbiz veteran Katharine Hepburn winning for her wicked turn as Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter, alongside Barbra Streisand for her brassy film debut as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Many of them had a cocky attitude, even after their fathers were killed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
-
The final movement starts off with a timpani riff, which triggers a cocky dance that invokes Peterson’s high-speed fingers, shooting off at Road Runner pace.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
