as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
sassy kids shouting, "Out of our way, you old geezer!"
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Recent Examples of sassy
Needless to say this subtle manicure goes with literally every outfit she's seen in, most of which could be best describe as… sassy business suits?
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Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Special Agent Jessica Knight has her hands full with a sassy socialite, as seen in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the next episode of NCIS.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
The storytelling is entertainingly confident but tonally dissonant, though Baker stirs a host of strong performances for his disparate characters, especially Mikey Madison as the sassy Cinderella of this story and Yura Borisov as an endearing henchman.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
The sassy pink-and-gray calf quickly took over the internet as the zoo shared videos of Moo Deng biting her keepers and bathing in streams of water.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Special Agent Jessica Knight has her hands full with a sassy socialite, as seen in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the next episode of NCIS.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
The storytelling is entertainingly confident but tonally dissonant, though Baker stirs a host of strong performances for his disparate characters, especially Mikey Madison as the sassy Cinderella of this story and Yura Borisov as an endearing henchman.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
The sassy pink-and-gray calf quickly took over the internet as the zoo shared videos of Moo Deng biting her keepers and bathing in streams of water.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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While most ski down the mountain when ready to leave, my friends and I took a gondola, which was the easier and wiser choice after a few margaritas.Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The storyline also unfolds with the wise mandrill Rafiki (John Kani), who recounts Mufasa’s past through flashbacks to Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), the cub daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles).Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Established in 1755, Gautier produces Cognacs known for their bold and fruity flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Other notable guests include Ciara, who went bold with black furry boots and angular sunglasses, pop star Meghan Trainor, and country-pop singer Kelsea Ballerini. SKIMS was founded in 2019 and has been a meteoric success, with fans praising its inclusion of a wide variety of skin tones and sizes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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McConaughey likes to start by making a saucy base for his tuna salad.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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Tip: Use extra lemon and oil for an extra saucy chicken.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
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My favorite piece was the cheeky pink and green painting of a woman sticking her tongue out by one of my favorite artists, the British figurative painter Sahara Longe.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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The dial features Deadpool’s signature logo and cheeky design elements that reflect his irreverent personality, while the stainless steel case and leather strap ensure durability.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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It’s used to highlight fresh cracks and deep rifts alike in pop culture, tech trends and other industries.Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Usually, those scenes focus on Bridget Everett’s Sam, whose brassy voice can punch a hole into any heart.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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To do so, this uses a blend of ultra-violet pigments that counteract yellow and brassy tones to ensure your color is always up to your standard in between salon appointments.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Confident Communication Confident communication skills are not to be confused with being cocky or arrogant.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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So far Gabe seems to be feeling pretty cocky about squaring up against his machine replacement.WIRED Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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More specifically, the impudent Skull Kid steals the Ocarina of Time and turns Link into a Deku Scrub, those antagonistic tree cannons first introduced in Ocarina.Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington.Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2016
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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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