Meaning & use
sassy
Bold, lively, and cheekily confident in speech or manner, often in a playful or impertinent way.
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The sassy toddler put her hands on her hips and refused to eat her vegetables.
The waitress gave a sassy reply that made the whole table burst out laughing.
A note on using this word
Sassy is informal and usually affectionate or admiring, describing lively boldness rather than genuine rudeness.
Words with a similar meaning
cheekyspirited
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