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

“Families bring them here from all over India. They are left just as your sass left you. Only if you ask me, you’re lucky to be rid of her.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan