Meaning & use
sass
Bold, disrespectful, or impudent talk, especially from someone considered to be of lower status or age.
See it in a sentence
The teacher warned the student not to give her any more sass in class.
Her quick wit and playful sass made her a favorite among her coworkers.
A note on using this word
Sass is informal and often used affectionately to describe spirited, confident back talk rather than genuinely offensive rudeness.
Words with a similar meaning
impudencecheek
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Words with an opposite meaning
politenessdeference
Another way to use it
2. verb
To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful, or impertinent way.
Don't sass your grandmother when she asks you to clean your room.
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