Aave
salty
What does salty mean?
Bitter, resentful or annoyed, especially over something minor or a loss.
"He's still salty about losing the game last week."
Origin
AAVE-associated sense of "salty" for being sourly upset.
Frequently asked questions
What does "salty" mean?
Bitter, resentful or annoyed, especially over something minor or a loss.
How do you use "salty" in a sentence?
For example: "He's still salty about losing the game last week."
Where does "salty" come from?
AAVE-associated sense of "salty" for being sourly upset.
Is "salty" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "salty" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. Bitter, resentful or annoyed, especially over something minor or a loss.
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