sassing

• Nom désignant une réponse impertinente ou insolente, souvent caractérisée par des répliques effrontées ou des remarques désinvoltes.

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.

   Paroles insolentes

   • 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.

   Synonymesback talkcheekimpudenceinsolencelipmouthrudenesssasssauce

• Verbe signifiant parler ou répondre de manière impolie, effrontée ou irrespectueuse, surtout envers une figure d'autorité.

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.

   Répondre avec insolence

   • 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.

   Synonymescheekmouth offsauce