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saltiest
1
containing salt or having a taste that is like salt
- He added too much salt, making the pasta salty.
- His doctor warned him that salty foods could increase his blood pressure.
- My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty.
- She sprinkled some salty feta cheese on the salad.
- The cheese had a salty flavor that complemented the wine.
2
rough in manner or language
- The old fisherman had a salty way of speaking that shocked the tourists.
- She enjoyed the salty humor of the comedy club, though it wasn’t for everyone.
- His salty remarks during the meeting made some colleagues uncomfortable.
- The book was filled with salty dialogue, giving it a gritty, realistic feel.
- Despite his salty exterior, he had a heart of gold.
3
reflecting the characteristics or atmosphere of the sea or nautical life
- The old sailor told salty tales of his adventures on the high seas.
- The pub had a salty charm, with its nautical decor and sea shanties playing softly in the background.
- He wore a salty captain's hat, looking like he'd just stepped off a ship.
- The coastal town had a salty ambiance, with fishing boats lining the docks and seagulls circling overhead.
- The museum showcased a collection of salty artifacts, including old compasses and ship logs.
4
annoyed, bitter, or upset, often over something minor
- He's still salty about losing the game.
- Don't get salty just because she beat you.
- She was salty after being left out of the invite.
- They're salty over the smallest things.
- I'm not salty, I just think it wasn't fair.