General
salt
What does salt mean?
Out of money, out of luck, or having come up empty.
"Mi salt till payday, cyaan buy a thing."
Origin
Jamaican Patois idiom associating salt with bad luck / lack.
Frequently asked questions
What does salt mean in Jamaican slang?
As an adjective it means broke, unlucky or empty-handed — out of money or out of luck.
Why does salt mean bad luck in Jamaica?
Jamaican Patois links salt with misfortune and lack, so being 'salt' means you've come up short or been jinxed.
How do you use salt in a sentence?
Say 'Mi salt till payday' to mean 'I'm broke until payday.'
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