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
That’s the best friend with sassy lines or whatever, but to be the lead and be the villain is the most delicious meal.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At your next brunch, swap mimosas for this classy and sassy spritzer.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ally Financial is getting cheeky with its latest ad campaign, and throwing shade at traditional banking with sassy signage seen in uptown Charlotte, one of the country’s biggest banking centers.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Brave, stubborn — and sassy Rylan, who has undergone many surgeries and procedures over the years, including close to 10 in the last two years, received a kidney transplant from his mom just last year.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At your next brunch, swap mimosas for this classy and sassy spritzer.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ally Financial is getting cheeky with its latest ad campaign, and throwing shade at traditional banking with sassy signage seen in uptown Charlotte, one of the country’s biggest banking centers.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy
Adjective
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Getting a handle on almost seven decades' worth of clutter is a wise move.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Wouldn't that be too difficult scheduling-wise?—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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May 21 – June 20 What message wants a brighter, bolder voice?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The Prime Video series, based on the best-selling book series of the same name by Elle Kennedy, has become a sensation for its saucy scenes, swoon-worthy romance and, of course, its stars, who appear to have a strong off-screen bond too.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli, and topped with cheese, are an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Even by Swiftie standards, this auction is kinda cheeky.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Ferrari opted for a three-stop race to give Hamilton fresher tires on a track that is known to be hard on rubber, especially with track temperatures at 50 Celsius (122 F).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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His theater group the Mechanicals is preparing a stage adaptation of a 1974 French-Canadian film called Once Upon a Time in the East, in which Jimmy will play a brassy singer named Carmen — a clear indication that commercial success is not one of its top priorities.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Pick Three Naomi Fry on great entertainment from brassy broads.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The first book follows Hannah Wells (Bright), a smart and independent music major, and Garrett Graham (Cameli), the cocky captain of the hockey team.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Mantello wasn’t being impudent.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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His first goal was pretty enough, an inch-perfect sidefoot just inside Donnarumma’s far post, but his second was a work of impudent art.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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