sassiness

[sas-ee-nis]

noun

1. a disrespectful or smart-alecky quality, especially of speech; impudence.

   Both kids have hit the stage of not listening, throwing tantrums, and just downright rudeness and sassiness.

2. smart boldness of style.

   In this album they return with a feisty yet mature sassiness that shows off their vocal capabilities.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sassiness¹

sassy ¹ ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )