Gaming
salty runback
What does salty runback mean?
You lose, you're salty, you immediately run it back — same characters, same stage, no breaks, just to prove that result was a fluke. Whether it's a money match or a casual set, the salty runback is a scene tradition.
"He lost by a pixel and instantly called salty runback for double the stakes."
Origin
Fighting game community.
Frequently asked questions
What is a salty runback?
A salty runback is demanding an instant rematch on the same stage right after a loss, fuelled by pure salt.
How do you use salty runback in a sentence?
"He lost by a hair and immediately called a salty runback."
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