salty

sal

ˈsɔ:l

sawl

/ˈsɒlti/

Definition & Meaning of "salty"in English

salty

ADJECTIVE

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

briny

saline

saltish

salted

Examples

He added too much salt, making the pasta salty.

rough in manner or language

boorish

coarse

common

crude

earthy

Examples

The old fisherman had a salty way of speaking that shocked the tourists.

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.

annoyed, bitter, or upset, often over something minor

dour

peevish

sore

sour

sullen

Slang

Examples

He 's still salty about losing the game.

Lexical Tree

saltiness

salty

salt

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Definition & Meaning of "salty"in English

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