Sass and back talk

Posted by ESC April 19, 2004In reply to Also "smart mouth" posted by Smokey Stover on April 19, 2004

Hi everyone,
Anyone who happens to know wut this means?
Her 'fresh mouth' and lack of respect for me.

Thank you all!

Merriam-Webster online:

Fresh -- Probably by folk etymology from German frech. Disposed to take liberties. IMPUDENT.
Impudent -- marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : INSOLENT.

You might say much the same thing about the expression "smart mouth," except as regards the etymology. I think it can be used as a verb, but I don't guarantee it. "Don't you smart-mouth me!" SS

Then there's: sass and back talk.