sassing

• Существительное, обозначающее дерзкий или нахальный ответ, часто характеризующийся пререканиями или развязными замечаниями.

A noun referring to an impudent or insolent rejoinder, often characterized by backtalk or cheeky remarks.

1. Impudent talkB2informalamerican

   An impudent or insolent remark, especially from a child or subordinate.

   Дерзость

   • The teacher warned the student to stop his sassing.
   • She got a scolding for her constant sassing at the dinner table.
   • His sassing was not appreciated by the manager.

   Synonymsback talkcheekimpudenceinsolencelipmouthrudenesssasssauce

• Глагол, означающий говорить или отвечать грубо, дерзко или неуважительно, особенно по отношению к авторитетному лицу.

A verb meaning to talk or answer back in a rude, impertinent, or disrespectful manner, especially to an authority figure.

1. Answer back impudentlyB2informal

   To speak to someone in a rude, disrespectful, or cheeky manner, especially to an authority figure.

   Грубить

   • The child was punished for sassing the teacher.
   • She sassed her mother and was sent to her room.
   • He tends to sass his boss, which gets him into trouble.

   Synonymscheekmouth offsauce