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sassy

UK/ˈsasi/ US/ˈsæsi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

improperly forward or bold

  • “don”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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Origin

A modification of saucy, equivalent to sass + -y, originally used in American English. First attested in 1799, but in common usage only as of the mid-19th century.

Phrases

  • sassy bark

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