sass
6 synonyms for sass, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Bold or disrespectful talk; cheek.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sass
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
give someone sass
sass back
a bit of sass
Etymology
A dialect variant of "sauce" — "sauce" has long been used to mean cheeky backtalk, and "sass" grew out of the same slang usage.
Full origin of sass →Frequently asked questions
What does “sass” mean?
The word “sass” means bold or disrespectful talk; cheek. In plain terms, cheeky, disrespectful talk, or to talk back like that.
How do you pronounce “sass”?
“Sass” is pronounced sas (/sæs/ in IPA).
How do you use “sass” in a sentence?
Here is “sass” used in a sentence: “The teacher had no patience for the kid's sass.”
What part of speech is “sass”?
Depending on how it is used, “sass” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “sass” have?
“Sass” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bold or disrespectful talk; cheek.
