Sassy etymology

English

English word sassy comes from English sauce

Etymology of sassy

Detailed word origin of sassy

Dictionary entry Language Definition
sauce English (en) (UK, Australia) tomato sauce (similar to US tomato ketchup), as in:. (US, obsolete, _, slang, 1800s) Vegetables.. (art) A soft crayon for use in stump drawing or in shading with the stump.. (bodybuilding) Anabolic steroids.. (dated) Cheek; impertinence; backtalk; sass.. (internet slang) used when requesting the source of an image or other posted material.. (obsolete, UK, US, dialect) Any [...]
saucy English (en) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a way that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.. Impudently bold; pert.. Mildly erotic.. Sharp; pungent; piquant.. Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
sassy English (en) Bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy. [from 1833]. Lively, vigorous.. Somewhat sexy and provocative.