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单词 sassy
释义

sassy

adjective

ˈsa-sē How to pronounce sassy (audio)
sassier; sassiest
1
: impudent sense 1
2
: vigorous, lively
3
: distinctively smart and stylish

Synonyms

  • arch
  • audacious
  • bold
  • bold-faced
  • brash
  • brassbound
  • brassy
  • brazen
  • brazen-faced
  • cheeky
  • cocksure
  • cocky
  • fresh
  • impertinent
  • impudent
  • insolent
  • nervy
  • saucy
  • wise
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Example Sentences

Director J. J. Abrams has put the pop back in summer popcorn movies. His Star Trek, an exciting and sassy revamp of the classic sci-fi TV show and film series, is a blast in every sense of the word. Leah Rozen, People, 18 May 2009 Tamara, a youngish assistant district attorney who was wearing heels, Levi's, and a sassy blazer, was placing a tablecloth and vase with pink flowers on a table bearing a pink Sweet Sixteen banner and three pink-frosted Sams Club birthday cakes inscribed with "bring," "them," and "home" in black cursive icing. Samantha M. Shapiro, Mother Jones, March/April 2007 You might be in London, but the scene—from the counter stools and padded booths to the sassy waitresses and overhead TVs—is pure southern honky-tonk. Gourmet, March 2005 She bought some sassy high heels. sassy kids shouting, “Out of our way, you old geezer!”
Recent Examples on the Web The sassy 7-year-old posed with both hands on her hips while wearing a white button-down and a plaid skirt paired with a pair of pale yellow and pink sparkly high-top sneakers. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Boglárka Brindás charmed as Serpetta, the prototype for later Mozart sassy servants like Despina. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 This two-piece is a sassy, geometric take on your regular 'ol checked print. Hannah Oh And Ann Wang, Seventeen, 5 July 2022 Adroitly blending snarky lyrics and a sassy guitar riff, the quartet – led by the infinitely captivating Damiano David – defines emergent stardom. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 Priah Ferguson, who plays the sassy Erica Sinclair, said that the horror elements that make Vecna so terrifying go beyond the typical jumpscare cliché. Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 May 2022 The Puerto Rican singer is portrayed as a sassy Mexican who loves tacos, burritos, and Ben Affleck. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2022 Leading the cast as the Witch, whose spell impacts all of the other characters, is New Village’s new managing director Rae Henderson-Gray, who gives a very funny and gender-fluid twist to the role that’s fun, sassy and entertaining. San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2022 Doja has nailed not only the authenticity in a digital space, but also music that feels as fun and sassy as today’s music listeners are. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

alteration of saucy

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sassy

adjective

ˈsa-sē How to pronounce sassy (audio)
sassier; sassiest
: having or showing a rude lack of respect
sassy children
a sassy answer

sassy

adjective

as in saucy
displaying or marked by rude boldness sassy kids shouting, "Out of our way, you old geezer!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • saucy
  • cheeky
  • wise
  • brassy
  • bold
  • cocky
  • impudent
  • cute
  • brazen
  • fresh
  • defiant
  • blunt
  • assertive
  • insolent
  • brash
  • audacious
  • cocksure
  • nervy
  • impertinent
  • smart
  • brazen-faced
  • arch
  • bold-faced
  • brassbound
  • disrespectful
  • mouthy
  • unabashed
  • curt
  • flippant
  • forward
  • obtrusive
  • shameless
  • lippy
  • pert
  • flip
  • bluff
  • unblushing
  • facetious
  • smart-alecky
  • smart-aleck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • timid
  • meek
  • shy
  • humble
  • mousy
  • demure
  • modest
  • polite
  • courteous
  • retiring
  • mousey
  • respectful
  • proper
  • genteel
  • deferential
  • mannerly
  • gentle
  • mild
  • embarrassed
  • shamefaced
  • abashed
  • blushing
  • unobtrusive
  • inconspicuous
  • ashamed
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