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
Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Mya Hooten, Minnesota: A three-time Big Ten champion on floor exercise, Hooten is a powerhouse who brings sass to her fun choreography and knows how to nail a landing.
—Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
And at the American Express stage, the classy, Stagecoach sass of cowboy boots and hats swaying to American superstar Chris Stapleton.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Mya Hooten, Minnesota: A three-time Big Ten champion on floor exercise, Hooten is a powerhouse who brings sass to her fun choreography and knows how to nail a landing.
—Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
And at the American Express stage, the classy, Stagecoach sass of cowboy boots and hats swaying to American superstar Chris Stapleton.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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No disrespect to the Islanders, but skating alongside two of Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas, Nichushkin or a healthy Landeskog could be one of the best lines he’s ever played on.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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No disrespect to the freezer aisle, but our favorite veggie burger ideas start with fresh ingredients—not prefab pucks.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2025
Noun
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But it’s got impudence and élan, and a feeling for life on the margins of English society.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their silence comes off as rudeness, for which Betty rebukes them after dinner.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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While civility is sorely lacking in politics, two other areas are known for rudeness as well — the workplace and the schools, at all levels.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Agnes has a gawky, floppy-haired beauty, a gently appraising stare, quizzically arching eyebrows, and a tendency to listen with her mouth half open, as if in anticipation of a punch line that will take her, and us, by surprise.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Right as Elio opens his mouth to respond, the scene cuts, and the credits return.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Chipotle is introducing its first new dip in five years, the Mexican fast food chain announced Monday. Called Adobe Ranch, the new dipping sauce flavor will be available at Chipotle restaurants beginning on June 17.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Filipino American Desserts Remixed Fish sauce, frozen calamansi juice, shredded coconut, and minatamis na bao (coconut jam) are staple ingredients for those looking to master Balingit’s playful yet seriously delicious desserts.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Your summer beauty plans may include a tinted lip color, a shimmery eye, or a guava-pink pop of color on the cheeks.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Longoria gave her son a big hug while planting a sweet kiss on the cheek.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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