cop an attitude
- sassyBoldly irreverent in manner
- defiantOpenly resisting control
- attitudeSettled way of thinking
- snarkCutting, mocking commentary
- backtalkInsolent verbal response
eye-roll · smirk · bristle · sullen · mouthy · rude · disrespectful · snippy · hostile · brash · confrontational · sarcastic · insolent · arrogant · combative · feisty · lip · tone
emotional regulation
cop an attitudekeep one's cool
Maintain emotional control
stay calm · roll with the punches · bite one's tongue · turn the other cheek · grin and bear it