sass

[sæs]

sass Definition

• 1. impudent or disrespectful talk or behavior
• 2. to talk or behave impudently or disrespectfully

Using sass: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sass" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She gave her teacher some serious sass when he asked her to put away her phone.

• Example

  Don't you dare sass me like that!

• Example

  I don't appreciate your sass, young lady.

• Example

  He was fired for sassing his boss.

sass Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sass

• backtalk
• lip
• cheek
• impertinence
• insolence

Antonyms for sass

• respect
• deference

Phrases with sass

• give someone some sass

  to speak or behave impudently or disrespectfully towards someone

  Example

  She gave the police officer some serious sass when he pulled her over.

• take no sass

  to refuse to tolerate impudent or disrespectful talk or behavior

  Example

  The teacher takes no sass from her students and has strict classroom rules.

• sassy pants

  a playful term used to describe someone who is being cheeky or impudent

  Example

  Oh, you're feeling sassy today, aren't you, sassy pants?

Origins of sass

originated in the 1830s as a shortened form of 'sassy', meaning 'bold, cheeky' from the French word 'sassier', meaning 'to be cheeky'

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Summary: sass in Brief

'Sass' [sæs] refers to impudent or disrespectful talk or behavior. It can also mean to talk or behave impudently or disrespectfully. Examples include 'She gave her teacher some serious sass when he asked her to put away her phone.' and 'Don't you dare sass me like that!' Phrases include 'give someone some sass,' 'take no sass,' and 'sassy pants.'