Should You Call a Man Sassy? Gendered Words in English

你该称呼男人为“泼辣”吗?英语中的性别化词汇

All Ears English Podcast

2026-05-18

22 分钟
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  • This is an All Ears English podcast, episode 2618. Should you call a man sassy?

  • Gendered words in English.

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  • Today, we dive into the heavily nuanced word sassy.

  • Find out exactly what it means, when to use it, and who can be called sassy.

  • Listen in today for tips on gender and vocabulary.

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