For "sassy" in the sense of confident and slightly defiant:
* Masungit - This literally means "sour-faced" but it can also describe someone who is snappy or sassy in their speech.
* Malakas ang loob - This means "strong-willed" or "bold", capturing the confident aspect of being sassy.
* Mayabang - This means "arrogant" and can be considered a negative connotation. However, it can also be used playfully to describe someone who is confident and sassy.
For "sassy" in the sense of playful and witty:
* Mataray - This is often used to describe someone who is sarcastic and witty, especially in a playful way.
* Mapang-asar - This means "teasing" and captures the playful aspect of being sassy.
* Matalas ang dila - This means "sharp-tongued" and implies that someone can be quick and witty with their words.
For "sassy" in the sense of stylish and trendy:
* Porma - This means "stylish" or "fashionable" and can be used to describe someone who has a sassy sense of style.
* Trendy - This is the Tagalog equivalent of the English word and can be used to describe someone who is up-to-date with the latest trends.
The best word to use will depend on the context and the specific meaning of "sassy" you want to convey.
It's also worth noting that Tagalog is a rich and nuanced language, so there may be other words or phrases that capture the essence of "sassy" that are not included here.