sass

noun

ˈsas How to pronounce sass (audio)
Definition of sassnext
as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience

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Recent Examples of sass Ernie slowly made his way up the stairs with a little sass in his walk, still ensuring his stick hit every support of the railing. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 This season's contestants include Jamie Oliver's biggest fan, a Sri Lankan Australian with a knack for spice and sass, and a man who had a close encounter with a crocodile and lived to tell the tale. — Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 22 Apr. 2024 Moo Deng — a 2-month-old pygmy hippo known for her sass and moistness — is perhaps the most viral of the trio, and has attracted upwards of 33 million views across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. — Li Zhou, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 My purpose, honey, is to dish out real talk and no-nonsense advice with a side of sass. — Laura Bratton, Quartz, 31 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for sass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
  1. disrespect
  2. impudence
  3. insolence
  4. rudeness
  5. mouth
  6. back talk
  7. sauce
  8. cheek
Noun
  • The level of disrespect and dishonesty has left me feeling there would be no way to ever trust or feel emotionally safe around my sister.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This isn’t to say Kate’s disrespect to her husband was appropriate.
    — R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of disrespect
Noun
  • But it’s got impudence and élan, and a feeling for life on the margins of English society.
    — Dwight Garner, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Such calls for regulatory actions against short sellers are all based on the assumption that short selling is nefarious — that daring to take a negative view of a company’s stock is tantamount to market manipulation, especially if the short sellers have the impudence to publicize their viewpoint.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
Definition of impudence
Noun
  • Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.
    — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of insolence
Noun
  • Justifying one rudeness by citing another is ruder.
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • While not every workplace is toxic, rudeness is more widespread than many realize.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rudeness
Noun
  • By now, Rick’s eyes are wide and his mouth is hanging open.
    — Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Most notably, Taylor, the bride's sister-in-law and bridesmaid, leaned forward and opened her mouth so wide that couldn't open any further.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of mouth
Noun
  • Look at what tribal has become: In recent years, Probst encourages paranoia and back talk, frantic whisper sessions and utter confusion.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 May 2024
  • Don't have any back talk or anything like that.
    — ABC NEWS, ABC News, 26 July 2022
Definition of back talk
Noun
  • The all-day menu fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors, highlighting Malagasy ingredients (think giant trevally served with XO sauce).
    — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The fried chicken chain is offering a new Dunk It Bucket, which includes two Original Recipe Tenders, one individual size of Secret Recipe Fries, five Mashed Potato Poppers, and your choice of three KFC sauces for $7.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • The team uncovered the remains—an upper jawbone and a partial cheek bone—while excavating a cave in northern Spain in 2022.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There was a leanness to the boy’s cheeks, with skeletal hollows visible beneath his collarbones, but his face and hands were clean and his cap appeared to be new.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of cheek

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