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sassiness

[ˈsæsi.nəs]

sassiness Definition

the quality of being impudent or disrespectful in speech or behavior; cheekiness.

Using sassiness: Examples

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

  • Example

    She replied with a hint of sassiness.

  • Example

    Her sassy attitude got her into trouble with the teacher.

  • Example

    I love her sassiness and confidence.

sassiness Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sassiness

  • full of sass

    to be bold, lively, and full of spirit

    Example

    She walked into the room full of sass, ready to take on the world.

  • throwing shade

    to make a disrespectful comment or gesture towards someone

    Example

    She was throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend during the party.

  • smart mouth

    a tendency to speak in a rude or disrespectful manner

    Example

    He has a smart mouth and always talks back to his parents.

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Summary: sassiness in Brief

'Sassiness' [ˈsæsi.nəs] refers to the quality of being impudent or disrespectful in speech or behavior. It is often used to describe someone who is bold, lively, and full of spirit, as in 'She walked into the room full of sass.' Other informal phrases include 'throwing shade,' meaning to make a disrespectful comment, and 'smart mouth,' referring to a tendency to speak in a rude or disrespectful manner.