Sassy

Pronunciation: /ˈsæsi/

Definitions of sassy

adjective showing a lack of respect or being overly confident; lively, bold, and full of spirit

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a sassy red dress to the party.

A2 The sassy cat flicked its tail in annoyance.

B1 The sassy teenager rolled her eyes at her parents.

B2 The comedian's sassy remarks had the audience in stitches.

C1 Her sassy attitude often rubbed people the wrong way.

C2 The actress's sassy portrayal of the character won her critical acclaim.

Examples of sassy in a Sentence

formal She had a sassy attitude during the meeting, which some found off-putting.

informal I love how sassy she is, always speaking her mind without holding back.

slang She's got such a sassy vibe, I dig it.

figurative Her words were as sharp and sassy as a well-crafted insult.

Grammatical Forms of sassy

• past tense: sassied
• plural: sassies
• comparative: sassier
• superlative: sassiest
• present tense: sasses
• future tense: will sass
• perfect tense: has sassed
• continuous tense: is sassing
• singular: sassy
• positive degree: sassy
• infinitive: to sass
• gerund: sassing
• participle: sassed

Origin and Evolution of sassy

First Known Use: 1833 year

Language of Origin: African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

Story behind the word: The word 'sassy' is believed to have originated from the African American Vernacular English (AAVE) term 'sass', which means impudent or disrespectful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sassy' has evolved to also convey a sense of confidence, boldness, and assertiveness, often with a touch of playfulness or cheekiness.