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
Officials have responded to the text-thread security failure and other weighty controversies with sass and indifference.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 25 Mar. 2025
This vibrant fruity floral packs a whole lot of sass into one tiny bottle.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 25 Mar. 2025
This vibrant fruity floral packs a whole lot of sass into one tiny bottle.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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To address the effects of disrespect that women encounter, researchers point to resilience as a characteristic for successful women leaders to develop.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And some supporters hesitated to show up, concerned their advocacy would be associated with what many saw as her disrespect toward Native Hawaiians and local fishers.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 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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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
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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
Noun
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Some parents worry that Alexa's high tolerance for rudeness instills poor behavior in their kids, according to Quartz.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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In many workplaces—where candor is praised but sometimes mistaken for rudeness—the line between authenticity and tact becomes incredibly thin.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vásquez Lasso hit Montano in the mouth area, and Montano shot the officer in the head, arm and leg as children and others in a nearby playground took cover.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The kind guard in the lobby and my mother’s terrible, open mouth.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 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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Fresh corn is just the addition the cheese sauce for these nachos was waiting for.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Two screenshots from the viral video showing Kim holding the almost empty jar of sauce.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Favorites like whole hog, barbacoa, and meltingly tender beef cheeks go fast, so show up early.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The pair embraced and kissed each other on the cheek.—
Julia Emmanuele,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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