sass
word
Definition
Rude or cheeky remarks, often made to someone in authority, like a parent or teacher. It can also refer to bold or disrespectful behavior in speech.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal or slang, used in North American English. Common phrases: 'give me no sass', 'full of sass'. It can be playful or insulting, depending on tone. Not to be confused with 'sass' as a verb (to speak disrespectfully).
Spanish: atrevimiento - descaro - insolenciaPortuguese (BR): atrevimento - insolênciaPortuguese (PT): atrevimento - insolênciaChinese (Simplified): 顶嘴 - 无礼Chinese (Traditional): 頂嘴 - 無禮Hindi: बदतमीज़ी - बेअदबीArabic: وقاحة - جرأةBengali: উদ্ভট উত্তর - বেয়াদবিRussian: нахальство - дерзостьJapanese: 生意気（な発言） - 口答えVietnamese: lời nói hỗn xược - thái độ hỗnKorean: 건방짐 - 말대꾸Turkish: terslik - arsızlıkUrdu: بدتمیزی - بے ادبیIndonesian: kelancangan - sikap kurang ajar
Example Sentences
Don't give me any sass.
basic
She answered back with sass when the teacher spoke to her.
basic
His little brother is full of sass.
basic
You have a lot of sass for someone your age!
natural
That kid showed some serious sass during the meeting.
natural
I like a little sass—it keeps things interesting.
natural