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salty
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
saltiest
Comparative
saltier
gradable
Examples
He added too much salt, making the pasta salty.
Examples
The old fisherman had a salty way of speaking that shocked the tourists.
03
reflecting the characteristics or atmosphere of the sea or nautical life
Examples
The old sailor told salty tales of his adventures on the high seas.
Slang
What does "salty" mean in slang?
The term "salty" means annoyed, bitter, or upset, often over something relatively small or trivial. The structure comes from the idea of "saltiness" as a metaphor for irritation or resentment. It is commonly used in informal speech and online communication to describe someone reacting emotionally to a loss, insult, or disappointment, sometimes in a slightly mocking way.
Examples
He 's still salty about losing the game.
Lexical Tree
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