salty
adjective/ˈsɔːlti/
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Salty in slang means upset, bitter, or resentful. It describes someone who is annoyed or offended, often over something others think is minor.
📖 Meanings
1tasting of or containing salt
"This soup is too salty for me." — This soup is too salty for me.
2Upset, bitter, or resentful — especially after losing or being embarrassed.
"Why are you so salty about losing the game?" — (They're acting overly upset about losing — it's just a game)
3Irritated or annoyed about something that seems minor to others.
"She's still salty about what he said last week." — (She hasn't let go of something that others think is small)
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💬 Common phrases
stay saltydon't be saltyhella saltysalty about it
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