adjective
- containing salt or tasting of salt
- experienced in sailing or seamanship
- irritated or upset, especially over something minor
Usage: nautical; informal
Usage: slang
Examples
- The ocean water tastes very salty.
- These pretzels are too salty for me.
- The old sailor told salty tales of his adventures.
- He’s still salty about losing the game yesterday.
- She got salty when her friend didn’t invite her to the party.
- The salty sea air filled our lungs as we walked along the beach.