Sassing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sassing

 

[ หˆsรฆsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal speech

Sassing refers to the act of speaking disrespectfully or cheekily, often in a humorous or playful manner. This term is frequently used in informal contexts, where someone responds to another with wit or sarcasm. While it can be playful, sassing can also be perceived as rude, depending on the tone and intent behind it. Typically, it involves making witty retorts or comments that may challenge the authority or opinions of others.

Synonyms

backtalking, mocking, smart-mouthing, taunting.

Examples of usage

  • She was sassing her teacher during class.
  • Stop sassing me and listen to my explanation.
  • He always has a sassy comeback ready.
  • The kids were sassing their parents at the dinner table.

Translations

Translations of the word "sassing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desprezar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฎเคพเคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sarkastisch sein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะทะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szyderstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฎ่‚‰ใ‚’่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se moquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burlarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นˆ์ •๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกprรฝmaล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmeลกok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zafrkavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gaman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา› ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™sxษ™rษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burlarse

Etymology

The term 'sassing' originates from the slang modification of the word 'sass,' which itself emerged in the United States as early as the 19th century. 'Sass' is a form of abbreviation of 'sassy,' an adjective that denotes someone who is boldly disrespectful or cheeky. The roots of 'sass' can be traced to the earlier usage of the word 'sauce' in the phrase 'having sauce,' which implied a certain audacity or boldness. Over time, 'sassing' became a popular term in informal dialogue, particularly among younger generations, and it has been associated with playful banter and repartee. The evolution of this term reflects cultural shifts towards more casual communication styles, where humor and sarcasm often play a central role.