A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SASSY

Wed, 5 Jun '24
Fresh
Wed, 29 Nov '23
Impudent
Mon, 28 Aug '23
Smart-alecky
Sun, 6 Aug '23
Distinctively stylish
Sun, 25 Dec '22
Fresh
Sat, 29 Oct '22
Cheeky
Sun, 20 Mar '22
Quick with a clapback
Sun, 6 Feb '22
Audacious
Wed, 17 Nov '21
Like the comment "I heard you the first 10 times!"
Fri, 24 Sep '21
Sibilant sobriquet for "Summertime" singer Sarah Vaughan
Tue, 31 Aug '21
Like the comment "Oh no, you didn't!," say
Fri, 23 Jul '21
Fresh
Tue, 13 Jul '21
Smart-mouthed