as in disrespect
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
an old-fashioned diner where getting sass from the waitstaff is part of the experience
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Recent Examples of sass
Although scaled down in cast and production size to fit the 194-seat Solana Beach theater, this rollicking comedy has lost none of it rapier wit and sass.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Paradise got an influx of senior sass when the Goldens arrived on the beach.
—EW.com, 16 July 2025
Howard preferred simmer to boil, sugar to sass, and never lacked spunk.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Taylor is giving Rachel sass for impulsively buying an Hermès Birkin bag.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 July 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Paradise got an influx of senior sass when the Goldens arrived on the beach.
—EW.com, 16 July 2025
Howard preferred simmer to boil, sugar to sass, and never lacked spunk.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Taylor is giving Rachel sass for impulsively buying an Hermès Birkin bag.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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Their shared disbelief in science and disrespect for expertise unites them.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fresh out of a $24 million civil lawsuit, Cardi B isn't taking disrespect from anyone.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That said, James Cameron's epic reaches the pinnacle of disaster-movie impudence with the distasteful suggestion that the most celebrated tragedy of the 20th century occurred because a few lookouts were distracted by Kate and Leo sucking face.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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But it’s got impudence and élan, and a feeling for life on the margins of English society.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs For old school ‘proper football men’ seeing such insolence on the field is simply unacceptable and when he was asked about the incident on talkSPORT ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders didn’t hold back.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If senior figures display rudeness or disrespect, employees may assume that such behavior is acceptable, making selective enforcement seem arbitrary and undermining of trust.—
Andrew Binns,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With nearly 400 responses recounting long waits for a check to outright rudeness, customers detailed what pushes them from their usual tipping habits to a complete cutoff.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their feces leave parasites on a person’s skin, and the parasites can go into a person’s body via the eyes, mouth, or an open wound.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead of the old-school triangle eyes and jagged mouth designs, this year's top trends are all about mixing tradition with fresh tools and vibrant colors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jason Isaacs isn't here for all the muggle back talk.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Look at what tribal has become: In recent years, Probst encourages paranoia and back talk, frantic whisper sessions and utter confusion.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 May 2024
Noun
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Chunks of Wagyu beef short rib served with smoky awaze sauce and a crumbly cheese called ayib speak to the city’s Ethiopian community, the largest in America.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The original doughnuts are covered in a rich chocolate sauce and first made their appearance on the Krispy Kreme menu last year, according to a Krispy Kreme news release.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Small yellow dots trickle down the figure’s cheek, evoking tears.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Tongue-in-cheek elements stand out at the heart of the store, including a sofa embroidered to depict life-sized silhouettes of three nude bodies.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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