sassiness
Americannoun
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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.
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smart boldness of style.
In this album they return with a feisty yet mature sassiness that shows off their vocal capabilities.
Etymology
Origin of sassiness
Example Sentences
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“They combine beauty, glamour, sophistication, sassiness and scintillating harmonies in a way no female group has since the heyday of Diana Ross and company.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
Hart’s 14-year-old daughter, Kimberly Vaughan, was a Girl Scout through and through, who devoured books and was a model of politeness, with an occasional burst of sassiness sneaking through.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
In promotional material for the show, Jasmine was described as having "sassiness, confidence and lots of opinions".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2021
“A little more sassiness, less emotional or performative … showbiz,” she said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
The time for your sassiness is past, Lou; y’all’s all Mr. Tanner’s property and justice done woke up.”
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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