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sassy

adjective

ˈsa-sē How to pronounce sassy (audio)
Definition of sassynext
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 The writing, by Estelle Hoy and Justine Gelfman, was sassy and sharp, and the narrative exuded a whimsical lewdness that cut against the production’s overall slapstick sensibility. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This hanging gnome decoration lives up to the sassy, saucy personality commensurate with garden gnomes. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Then step up your baggy jeans game with some sassy satin sandals for an extra feminine touch to offset the boyish, loose fit. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sassy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
  1. wise
  2. bold
  3. saucy
  4. cheeky
  5. brassy
  6. fresh
  7. cocky
  8. impudent
Adjective
  • What This Means For Everyone Else With the system increasingly doing the reasoning for you, consumers believe that fintech will lead to fewer challenges and less financial knowledge needed to make wise decisions.
    — Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This series, in particular, seems to be, timing-wise, exactly the right time based on everything that’s happening in culture right now.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • Every September, Climate Week brings together leaders, businesses and advocates promising bold action on climate change.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Mac’s More Better Productions is a film, television, and multimedia company that builds on his distinctive approach to world-building through bold, human storytelling.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bold
Adjective
  • Football Field Lunch Napkins When the wings are sticky and the ribs are saucy, napkins are needed.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When the comfort of breakfast beckons for dinner, their eggy, saucy burritos are also available at dinner.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of saucy
Adjective
  • His Lamb goes from a brash Yorkshire showman to a callous profiteer of human vice and misery, his cheeky smile becoming a vicious snarl.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Back in the series premiere, the Hal-o-gram’s first words serve as cheeky foreshadowing for the big reveal that ends that episode (aka revealing Hal’s dead body).
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheeky
Adjective
  • Celebrity stylist Tracey Cunningham also took the actor from ombré bronde to a dimensional creamy-vanilla blonde without a brassy strand in sight.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, the polar opposite of both Number One’s icy demeanor and Chapel’s long-suffering yearning, Majel is remembered by friends and colleagues as a boisterous, brassy, take-no-prisoners presence.
    — Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of brassy
Adjective
  • Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cocky
Adjective
  • Maradona, on the other hand, was a charismatic populist, a scalawag from a shantytown, irrepressible and impudent.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • Mantello wasn’t being impudent.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of impudent

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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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