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    SASSY

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

    Irregular inflected forms: sassier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, sassiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

     I. (adjective) 

    Comparative and superlative

    Comparative: sassier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Superlative: sassiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Improperly forward or boldplay

    Example:

    Don't get wise with me!

    Synonyms:

    fresh; impertinent; impudent; overbold; sassy; saucy; smart; wise

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    forward (used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty)

    Derivation:

    sass (an impudent or insolent rejoinder)

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