CEFR B1

sass

noun

Meaning

Rude, disrespectful, or cheeky talk or behavior.

Examples

The students were always talking back with sass to the teacher.
I admire her sass and confidence when dealing with difficult people.

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sass (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /sæs/

Definition

Rude, disrespectful, or cheeky talk or behavior.

Examples

The students were always talking back with sass to the teacher.
I admire her sass and confidence when dealing with difficult people.

How to Use sass

sass back (phrasal verb): To reply rudely or disrespectfully. — "The child kept sassing back to his parents."
sass at (prepositional phrase): To speak rudely or disrespectfully towards someone. — "He was warned not to sass at the judge."

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