sasses
Gives lip to
Sasses is the verb form of sass, meaning to talk back with disrespectful boldness or impertinence.
The word suggests spirited defiance rather than serious hostility: She sasses her teachers but means no real harm.
Someone who sasses authority figures shows cheek or attitude, refusing to be meekly compliant.
Quick, cutting reply
- quipBrief, clever remark
- comebackRecovery after decline
- reparteeQuick, clever conversation
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
snark · lip · mouth · attitude · talk back · answer back · rejoinder · riposte
Disrespectfully bold
- saucyBoldly disrespectful, often playfully
- pertBoldly cheeky
- flippantCarelessly disrespectful
- impertinentRudely presumptuous
mischievous · irreverent · playful · brazen · teasing · roguish · arch · bold
Resisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- uncooperativeUnwilling to assist others
contrary · mutinous · recalcitrant · obstinate · headstrong · willful · noncompliant · unyielding
retort
Quick, cutting reply
wisecrack · snark · lip · mouth · attitude · talk back · answer back · rejoinder · riposte · smart mouth
impudent
Disrespectfully bold
impertinent · mischievous · irreverent · playful · brazen · teasing · roguish · arch · bold · fresh
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
uncooperative · contrary · mutinous · recalcitrant · obstinate · headstrong · willful · noncompliant · unyielding · bold
taunt
Insulting provocation
- jeerVocal expression of scorn
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
derision · scoff · sneer · gibe · scorn · belittle · disparage · put down · cut down · zing