sass

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an impudent or insolent rejoinder
  2. noun a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups)
  3. verb answer back in an impudent or insolent manner

Etymology

Variant of sauce.

Synonyms

sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouth

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