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
Alayna Sylvester as Maureen Pearl/ White Girl brings a lot of sass and physical acumen to her portrayals.
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Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026
Her sass pretty much sealed the deal on our guesses.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2026
Their most recent project is a French rosé, a mix of NYC sass meets Provence.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
The whole equilibrium of the show was thrown off without Leighton bringing her signature sass (and questionable fashion choices) to Essex College.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
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Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 26 Jan. 2026
Her sass pretty much sealed the deal on our guesses.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2026
Their most recent project is a French rosé, a mix of NYC sass meets Provence.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
The whole equilibrium of the show was thrown off without Leighton bringing her signature sass (and questionable fashion choices) to Essex College.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
Noun
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Mostly the defensive tackles are Sieler, the 30-year old veteran who is coming off a disappointing season, Phillips, Grant, the disappointing 2025 first-round pick, and a collection of lower-round picks or non-difference makers, and that’s no disrespect to Zeek Biggers or Matthew Butler.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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No disrespect to the San Diego High School baseball team that plays only several blocks from Petco Park, but if Stammen had enlisted several Cavers fielders to fill out the defense behind Miller, the results may have been very close to the same.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cronin has long toed the line of humor and impudence, appearing in social media clips all season.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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But such aesthetic impudence is par for the course at the kaleidoscopic seaside pleasure dome of architect Chet Callahan, his husband, finance executive Jacinto Hernandez, and their teenage sons, Hernan and Noe.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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Turner, in her incendiary film debut, drapes Matty in haughty insolence, desperate unattainability, and seductive refinement.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the argument grew heated, Sheikh Dibo could not believe the young foreigner’s insolence.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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What was His message in turning over the tables, besides showing His rudeness?—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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But if there truly is an epidemic of canine defecation in your area, then the solution is not to turn up the rudeness volume, but to appeal to a system or organization that addresses public health or the care of public spaces.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Phenomenal world-of-mouth is more than making up for generally lousy reviews (its Rotten Tomatoes critics score is 40 percent).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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Flint joined the scoring party in the 32nd minute with a header off her own miss from a tight angle on the left of the goal mouth.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no back talk and no emotional baggage, just pure obedience.—
Jason Parham,
Wired News,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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The pretzel bun gave it a little extra chew and saltiness, which helped balance out all that cheese sauce poured over the top.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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To prepare, combine leftover rice with cooked ground meat or beans, then stir in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Declan Rice puffed his cheeks out for what could have been a world-record attempt in cheek-puffing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The trick is to sit back, enjoy the views, and allow the chefs to do their magic with every cut—from tenderloin to tongue, cheek, tail, and all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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