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Definition |
cheeky behavior |
Examples |
1) She replied to his comment with a hint
of sass, rolling her eyes playfully.
2) She rolled her eyes and replied with a heavy dose of
sass, leaving no doubt about her
attitude. |
Etymology |
The word originated in the late 18th
century as a shortened form of the word "sassy," which is believed to
have come from the French word "sassiness," meaning cheekiness. |
Synonyms |
impudence, insolence, disrespect. |
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