noun
General Slang
salty language
SAWL-tee LANG-gwij · noun · informal
Profanity; foul talk.
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Definitions
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Coarse or profane language, the kind picked up over years at sea or in the ranks.
“Watch the salty language around the new recruits.”
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salty language In A Sentence
Watch the salty language around the new recruits.
Origin & Usage
US Navy and Marine slang.
People Also Ask
What is salty language?
It's coarse or profane speech — swearing and foul talk of the kind associated with experienced sailors and service members.
Why is it called 'salty'?
'Salty' describes someone seasoned by long time at sea or in the ranks, so 'salty language' is the rough talk picked up over that experience.
Does 'salty' always mean profanity?
In this phrase it refers to foul language, though 'salty' can also describe a person who is bitter, jaded, or crustily experienced.
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