English Dictionary

Definition of “sassily”

sassily (ˈsæsɪlɪ) 

Definitions

adverb

(US)
  1. in an insolent or impertinent manner
  2. in a smart and stylish manner

sassy1 (ˈsæsɪ Pronunciation for sassy1

Definitions

adjective

-sier, -siest
  1. (US, informal) insolent, impertinent

Derived Forms

ˈsassily adverb
ˈsassiness noun

Word Origin

C19: variant of saucy

Example Sentences Including 'sassily'

'Shoot - I knew you never robbed anything, you fake,' she says, a little too sassily.
John Walsh ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?: A Life Through the Movies (2004)

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