HyperDic: sass

English > 2 senses of the word sass:
VERBcommunicationsassanswer back in an impudent / impudent or insolent manner
NOUNcommunicationsass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouthan impudent / impudent or insolent rejoinder
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English > sass: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn impudent / impudent or insolent rejoinder.
Example"don't give me any of your sass"
Synonymssassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouth
Broaderrejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counterA quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Spanishdescoco, impertinencia, insolencia
Catalanimpertinència, insolenència
Adjectivessassyimproperly forward or bold
English > sass: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaninganswer back in an impudent / impudent or insolent manner.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples
  • "don't sass me!"
  • "The teacher punished the students who were sassing all morning"
Broaderanswer, reply, respondReact verbally
Nounssassingan impudent / impudent or insolent rejoinder

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