sassy

[ˈsæsi] adjective

Origin: Early 19th century, from "sass" (impudence), alteration of "sauce" (impertinence)

Meanings:

1. Bold, spirited, and confident; cheeky
2. Lively and trendy; stylish
3. Impudent or disrespectful, often in a playful manner

Example Sentences:

1. The sassy teenager rolled her eyes and talked back to her parents.
2. She wore a sassy outfit to the party, turning heads with her confident style.
3. His sassy remarks always lightened the mood in the office.

Related Words:

• Noun: sassiness
• Adverb: sassily
• Verb: sass (to talk back disrespectfully)

Synonyms: cheeky, impudent, audacious, brazen, smart-alecky, feisty

Memorization Trick: Think of a sassy cat (S-A-ssy C-A-t) with attitude, confidently strutting around and meowing back at its owner.