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The definition of sassy is someone or something that is lively, bold and a little feisty.

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An example of sassy is a quick witted, clever girl.

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adjective sassier, sassiest

Informal impudent; saucy

Origin: dial. var. of saucy

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adjective sas·si·er, sas·si·est

Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
Lively and spirited; jaunty.
Stylish; chic: a sassy little hat.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of saucy

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sasˈsi·ly adverb

sasˈsi·ness noun

noun pl. sas·sies

A western African tree (Erythrophleum suaveolens) of the pea family, having bark that yields a poison and wood that is used for construction. Also called sasswood, sassy bark.

Origin:

Origin: Of West African origin

Origin: ; akin to Twi `C-sésé, plane tree

Origin: , Ewe séséwú, timber tree,

Origin: and Ga (Niger-Congo language of Ghana) sèsè, kind of tree

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