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SASSY (sassier, sassiest)
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Irregular inflected forms: sassier , sassiest
, sassiest Dictionary entry overview: What does sassy mean?
• SASSY (adjective)
The adjective SASSY has 1 sense:
1. improperly forward or bold
Familiarity information: SASSY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
| Declension: comparative and superlative |
Comparative: sassier
Superlative: sassiest
Superlative: sassiest
Sense 1
Meaning:
Improperly forward or bold
Synonyms:
fresh; impertinent; impudent; overbold; sassy; saucy; smart; wise
Context example:
Don't get wise with me!
Similar:
forward (used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty)
Derivation:
sass (an impudent or insolent rejoinder)
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