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Sassy vs Smartass - What's the difference?

sassy | smartass |

As adjectives the difference between sassy and smartass

is that sassy is impudent while smartass is (slang) related to or characteristic of a smartass.

As a noun smartass is

(slang) one who is particularly insolent, who tends to make snide remarks or jokes.

sassy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Impudent.
  • * 2007 , John Wood Sweet, Bodies Politic (page 303)
    • Many other jokes featured sassy servants besting their masters by playing dumb and taking instructions overly literally — another trope common in English servant jokes.
  • Bold and spirited; cheeky.
  • Somewhat sexy and provocative.
  • Vigorous.
  • Lively.
  • * 2012 , Jeff Koehler, Morocco: A Culinary Journey (page 10)
    • Olives and preserved lemons add sassy tartness to salads, chicken tagines, and fish dishes

    smartass

    English

    Alternative forms

    * smart ass * smart arse

    Noun

    (es)
  • (slang) One who is particularly insolent, who tends to make snide remarks or jokes.
    • Lots of luck, smartass .

    Synonyms

    * smart aleck * smart-aleck * smart alec * smart-alec

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (slang) Related to or characteristic of a smartass.
    • I have had quite enough of your smartass remarks.