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salty
[sawl-tee]
adjective
racy or coarse.
salty humor.
of the sea, sailing, or life at sea.
salty tales of adventure on the high seas.
Slang.(especially of a sailor) toughened by experience.
proud and salty Marines.
Slang.angry, upset, or hostile, especially due to embarrassment or failure.
He gets all salty whenever he loses.
salty
/ ˈɔːɪ /
adjective
of, tasting of, or containing salt
(esp of humour) sharp; piquant
relating to life at sea
Other 51Թ Forms
- saltily adverb
- saltiness noun
- oversalty adjective
- unsalty adjective
- ˈپ adverb
- ˈپԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
It was snack, meal and mild emotional support all in one, and hit all the right notes: soft, salty, creamy and just a little bit trashy.
Mr Boolaay also has safety concerns: "The sand used in Mogadishu's buildings is salty, which undermines its effectiveness."
They picked at this particular South Africa scab with their verbal armoury of salty snipes when a tense chase began.
There are added scenes and plenty of salty language, with dialogue that shifts from classical to 21st century vernacular.
It’s sharp and creamy, cool and salty, built with care and a little imagination.
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