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
Since its first drink in 1954, Harry's Banana Farm in the West Palm Beach area of Florida has been serving up well drinks and plenty of sass, which can usually be seen on the ever-changing and cheekily phrased marquee sign out front.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Signs of sass becoming a problem include growling or snapping, guarding objects, ignoring basic commands persistently, or biting and destroying items.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
With her trademark sass, honeyed vocals, and of course, an extra layer of twang, Carpenter seemed right at home in the Opry's storied circle.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
The Real Housewives of Potomac take center stage to celebrate a decade of style, sass and sophistication, while spilling what’s still in store for this landmark season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sass
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Chinese diplomatic backlash was instantaneous, with one Chinese official based in Tokyo threatening to cut off her head for the disrespect of her comments.—
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Bro, don’t marry Svetlana (no disrespect to Svetlana).—
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The Kennedy Center’s president, Richard Grenell, announced that the Center intends to sue Redd for his impudence.—
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With an irreverent impudence, generous sprinkles of slap stick and traditional wrapping, this breezy presentation should tickle the funny bones of grade school kids as well as us older coots who enjoy Tim Allen’s acerbic antics.—
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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.—
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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.—
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At restaurants, waiters would ignore me for long stretches—not out of rudeness, but because lingering is just built into the culture.—
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Not, of course, if the intention of the query is to justify rudeness or to be combative.—
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Baby and Kids' Toys Babies put everything in their mouths, and the dishwasher is a perfect way to keep teething rings and pacifiers clean.—
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Mistora, the mysterious cocktail bar that opened last year in Atlanta’s Piedmont Heights neighborhood, put a bad taste in my mouth before the first dish even touched my table.—
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Jason Isaacs isn't here for all the muggle back talk.—
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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.—
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The item features two beef patties, three slices of cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions and a new tangy Big Arch sauce on a poppy and sesame seed bun, according to a news release.—
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.—
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Her rosy lips and cheeks keep the look as classic as can be.—
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“Sass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sass. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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