Cheeky
Cheeky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business
Sassy is a synonym for cheeky (North American) in attitude topic. In some cases you can use "Sassy" instead an adjective "Cheeky", when it comes to topics like impudent, bold, saucy, presumptuous. informal substitute
Sassy
Sassy adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: sassy kids shouting, “Out of our way, you old geezer!”
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Sassy Black Woman: Subverted as the chicken farmer's cheeky attitude towards the frantic cops helps get Mari and Phyllis killed.
- Sassy Black Woman: Magda in the TV series, which kept her outgoing and cheeky personality from the books but gave her a Race Lift.
Source: Literature / The Girls Series
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