sassier; sassiest
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: distinctively smart and stylish

Examples of sassy in a Sentence

Director J. J. Abrams has put the pop back in summer popcorn movies. His Star Trek, an exciting and sassy revamp of the classic sci-fi TV show and film series, is a blast in every sense of the word. Leah Rozen, People, 18 May 2009
Tamara, a youngish assistant district attorney who was wearing heels, Levi's, and a sassy blazer, was placing a tablecloth and vase with pink flowers on a table bearing a pink Sweet Sixteen banner and three pink-frosted Sams Club birthday cakes inscribed with "bring," "them," and "home" in black cursive icing. Samantha M. Shapiro, Mother Jones, March/April 2007
You might be in London, but the scene—from the counter stools and padded booths to the sassy waitresses and overhead TVs—is pure southern honky-tonk. Gourmet, March 2005
She bought some sassy high heels. The kid gave a sassy answer to the question.
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So put on your spooky, sweet or sassy costume and enjoy the day. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 Jordan Armstrong The strong, motivated and sassy business woman, who has an unfinished connection with Harper from college. Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024 Karna Ford The stylish and sassy Karna Ford can be found jumping off stages and doing the splits. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024 The voice of her intrusive thoughts interjects sassy commentary throughout. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sassy 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of saucy

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sassy was in 1833

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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sassy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sassy

adjective
sassier; sassiest
: given to back talk : impudent

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