adjective Internet Slang

Salty

/ˈsɔːl.ti/ · adjective · slang

Bitter, annoyed, or resentful — especially after losing or being upset over something small.

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Definitions

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Common in gaming, where someone tilts and complains after defeat.

“Don't be salty, it was a fair match.”
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Used for petty bitterness or sour-grapes attitudes.

“She left a salty comment because she wasn't invited.”
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Describes being bitter, irritated, or resentful, often over something minor or after a loss. Being "salty" means letting annoyance show.

“He's still salty about losing the game.”
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Salty In A Sentence

Why are you so salty today?
He got salty when I beat his score.
No need to be salty about it.

Origin & Usage

"Salty" for bitter or upset has roots in older American slang and military usage, and surged through gaming and internet culture in the 2010s to describe petty bitterness, especially after losing.

People Also Ask

What does salty mean in slang?

Salty means bitter, annoyed, or resentful — especially after losing or being upset over something small.

Where did salty come from?

It has roots in older American slang and surged through gaming and internet culture in the 2010s.

Why do gamers say salty?

It describes someone who's bitter or complaining after losing a match.

How do you use salty in a sentence?

For example: "don't be salty" — meaning don't be bitter.

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