sass

Example Sentences

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Former child star Danielle Spencer, who brought sass as little sis Dee in the 1970s sitcom ‘What’s Happening!!,’ died Monday after battling cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

Olson’s penchant for petulance, spite and sass while still remaining loveable — See: Fox’s short-lived "The Mick."

From Salon • May 16, 2025

He said Alice loved to perform and that the stage would provide a "space where children are going to show off their flair, their sass – and Alice had sass in bucketloads".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Linda, with equal sass, replied: "Get over it".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

“Don’t you sass me, missy. I gave you the bowl because you’ll need it for lunch. Now clear on out.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland