Sassiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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sassiness
[ หsรฆsiหnษs ]
in conversation
The quality of being impudent or cheeky; the trait of being boldly disrespectful.
Synonyms
boldness, cheekiness, disrespectfulness, impudence
Examples of usage
- Her sassiness often got her into trouble with authority figures.
- I love her sassiness, it's so refreshing in a world of conformity.
in behavior
A lively and spirited attitude; a sense of fun and playfulness.
Synonyms
liveliness, playfulness, spiritedness, vivacity
Examples of usage
- Her sassiness brightened up the room and lifted everyone's spirits.
- The kitten's sassiness was contagious, making everyone smile.
Translations
Translations of the word "sassiness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น insolรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคขเฅเค เคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Frechheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebandelan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัั ะฒะฐะปัััั
๐ต๐ฑ zuchwaลoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๆๆฐ
๐ซ๐ท impertinence
๐ช๐ธ descaro
๐น๐ท arsฤฑzlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑด๋ฐฉ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ drzost
๐ธ๐ฐ drzosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็คผ
๐ธ๐ฎ nesramnost
๐ฎ๐ธ รณsvรญfni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำฉะนัะฟะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษdษbsizlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ descaro
Word origin
The word 'sassiness' originated from the term 'sass' meaning impudence or cheekiness. It gained popularity in American English in the late 19th century, particularly in African American communities. Over time, 'sassiness' evolved to also include a sense of liveliness and playfulness, reflecting a positive and spirited attitude.
See also: sass.