as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience
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Recent Examples of sass
The actress responded with just as much sass as the social media troll.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
Similar to: SpongeBob SquarePants Episode length: 22 minutes Rating: Ages 6+
Monster High
Monster High is a fashion doll franchise created by Mattel, so it’s filled with nostalgia from your childhood, but with a bit of sass.
—Refinery29 Staff, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
Playing Ron Burgundy's co-anchor and reluctant love interest, Christina Applegate added sass, ambition and of course, humor to Veronica Corningstone, who manages to match Burgundy's brashness.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
While Hadid’s bespoke look paid homage to the French Revolution and the strength and light of Rousteing’s home country, her after-party mini delivered pure Balmain sass.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 24 June 2024
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
Similar to: SpongeBob SquarePants Episode length: 22 minutes Rating: Ages 6+
Monster High
Monster High is a fashion doll franchise created by Mattel, so it’s filled with nostalgia from your childhood, but with a bit of sass.
—Refinery29 Staff, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024
Playing Ron Burgundy's co-anchor and reluctant love interest, Christina Applegate added sass, ambition and of course, humor to Veronica Corningstone, who manages to match Burgundy's brashness.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
While Hadid’s bespoke look paid homage to the French Revolution and the strength and light of Rousteing’s home country, her after-party mini delivered pure Balmain sass.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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The problem isn’t just the vehicle, but the fundamental disrespect.Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Experiencing disrespect, being overlooked, and feeling undervalued.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Such calls for regulatory actions against short sellers are all based on the assumption that short selling is nefarious — that daring to take a negative view of a company’s stock is tantamount to market manipulation, especially if the short sellers have the impudence to publicize their viewpoint.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
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For many enslaved people, a mistress’s complaint of impudence could end in a beating.Cynthia Greenlee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2023
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And despite Aegon’s insolence, neither Criston nor Aemond could have predicted that the king would show up to the fight drunk on dragonback before Aemond can arrive.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 July 2024
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Only this time, instead of sneering insolence, Matt Smith’s Daemon was near tears as the king ripped into his brother.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 21 July 2024
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For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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But the rudeness in question didn't occur at that event.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Until recently, this (and chewing with your mouth open) would have been the easy picks for the most annoying behaviors my kids do.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is because of its ‘scrubbing bubbles’ and high acidity, which cleanse your mouth between bites of food.Liz Thach, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Look at what tribal has become: In recent years, Probst encourages paranoia and back talk, frantic whisper sessions and utter confusion.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 May 2024
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Don't have any back talk or anything like that.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 26 July 2022
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The meal deal includes Ocean Spray canned jellied cranberry sauce, and green beans and dinner rolls from the in-house Great Value line.Anne D'Innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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The yogurt sauce adds a tangy flavor that complements the rich lamb. 2.Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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On Heyman, that meant apples of the cheeks—and Westman shares her secret face-lifting tip too.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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