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Definition of sassy

sassy

/ˈsæsi/
sas · sy
Adverb:sassily
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• adjective

1

Bold, lively, and spirited, often with a playfully cheeky or impudent attitude.

Example

"The young actress won over the audience with her sassy remarks and quick wit."

2

Stylish, chic, andjauntily attractive in appearance or design.

Example

"She stepped out of the salon sporting a sassy new short haircut."

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• Rhymes for sassy

• Nearby Words

sassandra
sassily
sassiness
sassy
satan
satanic
satanism

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 1830s in American English as a dialectal variant of 'saucy', derived from Old French 'sausse' (sauce) and Latin 'salsus' (salted, witty).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sassy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sassy
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