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SASSY (sassier, sassiest)

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Irregular inflected forms: sassier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, sassiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

 Dictionary entry overview: What does sassy mean? 

SASSY (adjective)
  The adjective SASSY has 1 sense:

1. improperly forward or boldplay

  Familiarity information: SASSY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SASSY (adjective)

 Declension: comparative and superlative 
Comparative: sassier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation
Superlative: sassiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation


Sense 1

Meaning:

Improperly forward or bold

Synonyms:

fresh; impertinent; impudent; overbold; sassy; saucy; smart; wise

Context example:

Don't get wise with me!

Similar:

forward (used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty)

Derivation:

sass (an impudent or insolent rejoinder)


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