sassier
- 1Comparative of sassy.
The kids grew sassier with every substitute teacher who walked into the room.
The band's second album is louder and sassier, packed with brassy, high-energy songs.
Note
The y of sassy turns to i before -er, and the comparative covers all three meanings; what is being compared tells you which. Children grow sassier with a substitute teacher, showing less respect; one outfit is sassier than another, smarter and more chic; a second album sounds sassier, fuller of energy. Verbs of change and impression, grow, get, sound, often lead into it.
sassier is a form of sassy
sassy, adjective: Showing a bold, spirited lack of respect, often toward a parent, teacher, or other person in authority. Full entry
- Spelling
- sassy → sassier: change y to i, add -er
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