SALTY
What Does SALTY Mean?
SALTY means Upset or Bitter in an online gaming context.If someone dies a lot, is disrespected by other players, or has some other reason (usually a small reason) to feel aggrieved, then they are often described as SALTY.
If is probable that SALTY derives from the act of crying salty tears. However, it has long been a term used by members of the Navy to mean jaded or bitter, which is a fairly good fit for how the word is used in a gaming context.
In a maritime context, the term derives from someone who has been at sea for a long time (e.g., salty seadog). There is a connotation that the person has been passed over for promotion, giving rise to the idea of jaded or bitter. Players who are SALTY can quickly become TOXIC (i.e., develop a bad attitude).
Summary of Key Points
"Upset or Bitter" is the most common definition for SALTY on online gaming forums.SALTY | |
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Definition: | Upset or Bitter |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
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Examples of SALTY in Sentences
Here is an example of SALTY being used in an online conversation:- Jack: Why do I always have to go through the death passage first? My KDR (Kill-to-Death Ratio) is taking a hammering.
- Jason: Hey, don't get SALTY, Jack. We all take our turns.
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Example of SALTY Used in a Text
Using SALTY on a Cell Phone (SMS Texts, Whatsapp, or Snapchat)
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