sassy

BrE /ˈsæsi/ AmE /ˈsæsi/

adjective en → es

1 DISRESPECTFUL [attributive or predicative] B1

showing a lack of respect for other people, especially in an amusing way

desafiante, atrevida/o, desvergonzada/o

  • be sassy

Collocations sassy remarks · a sassy attitude

  • She gave the teacher a sassy look.

    Le dio al profesor una mirada desafiante.

2 CONFIDENT [attributive or predicative] B2

confident and not afraid to speak your mind, often in a way that might be seen as rude or cheeky

valiente, atrevida/o, confiada/o

  • be sassy

Collocations sassy comments · a sassy personality

  • He has a very sassy attitude towards authority.

    Tiene una actitud muy valiente hacia la autoridad.