sassiness

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sas·sy

(săs′ē)

adj. sas·si·er, sas·si·est

1. Rude and disrespectful; impudent.

2. Lively and spirited; jaunty.

3. Stylish; chic: a sassy little hat.

[Alteration of saucy.]

sas′si·ly adv.

sas′si·ness n.

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sassiness

noun

The state or quality of being impudent or arrogantly self-confident:

Informal: brass, crust, sauce, uppishness, uppityness.

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impertinenza

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