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sassy

SaySAS-eeUS/ˈsæsi/UK/ˈsasi/

Formssassier, sassiest

4 meanings of sassy

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  1. 1
    cheekyadjective
    Bold and lively in a way that is a little rude, often toward someone in charge.

    Don't get sassy with me, young lady!

    My little brother gave the teacher a sassy answer and had to stay after class.

    Similarcheeky, impertinent, impudent, insolent, saucy

    Oppositerespectful, polite, deferential, meek

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  2. 2
    stylishadjective
    Stylish and fashionable, used about clothes and outfits.

    She wore a sassy red dress to the party.

    That new jacket looks really sassy on you.

    Similarstylish, chic, smart, fashionable, snazzy

    Oppositefrumpy, dowdy, unfashionable

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  3. 3
    livelyadjective
    Full of life and energy, in a strong and lively way.

    This salsa has a sassy kick of lime and chili.

    The band played a sassy tune that got everyone dancing.

    Similarlively, spirited, zesty, peppy, vibrant

    Oppositedull, lifeless, flat

Less common meaning

  1. 4
    proper noun
    A short, friendly form of the name Saskia.

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Origin

Sassy is a changed form of the word saucy. It was first used in America and became common in the mid-1800s.