Tika Sumpter

I think most people write from what they see in their own world, which is maybe why we so often see an African-American woman as the best friend, or the one you bring in when you need some sass. It's like we're put in a box.

American Actress

Brooke Baldwin

I'm sick of pundits. Don't get me wrong. I love the guests I have on every day. I love their energy and smarts and sass. But I'm sick of pundits because they don't always have their ears to the ground.

American Journalist

Rob Liefeld

Domino is all about... as an actress and as the character that is going to be on the screen, you already allude to it: it's all about the sass.

American Writer

Mickie James

Sasha Banks stood out. She had tons of personality. I thought she was really good in a sense. I liked her sass and personality.

American Athlete

Used mainly in casual conversations, not in formal situations.

Informal Usage

'Sass' often implies rudeness and should be used carefully to avoid offending.

Negative Connotation

Popular in North American culture, and can be seen in movies and TV shows.

Cultural Context

Sassing someone can lead to repercussions like punishment or conflict.

Action Consequence

Sassing isn't always obvious; it can be subtle and passive-aggressive.

Subtle Disrespect

Sassing can be a way to show assertiveness, though it's often seen as impolite.

Assertive Energy

This type of 'sass' is about showing energetic confidence, not disrespect.

Energetic Attitude

Can refer to someone's stylish and bold fashion choices.

Fashion Statement

When related to behavior, it's about being spirited and lively in a positive way.

Positive Emphasis

 and when the local center to get some scale publicly says he's gotta lose weight so do i and I tell you what I'm doing it and so are the kids okay and then celebrity starving produce P can't believe what we grow Lorna sass came and donated books okay and we're feeding seniors and when we realized that we

A teacher growing green...

 and I think the the takeaway from that encounter was not the one that hasn't survived it's the one macaroni that then stood up to that same predator and in the face of danger just said come at me wings out you know the bravery the sass that these penguins have got is just

Macaroni Penguins Swim,...

 it is because I was and I am a loved child, now, a loved child with a lot of sass and sarcasm, but a loved child nonetheless. In giving you an insight into who I am today

Sass

Informal Usage

Negative Connotation

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