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salty
adjective \ˈsȯl-tē\
: containing salt or too much salt
: somewhat rude or shocking
salt·i·ersalt·i·est
Full Definition of SALTY
1
: of, seasoned with, or containing salt
2
: smacking of the sea or nautical life
3
— salt·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
— salt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SALTY
15th century
SALTY Defined for Kids
salty
adjective \ˈsȯl-tē\
salt·i·ersalt·i·est
Definition of SALTY for Kids
: of, tasting of, or containing salt <salty food>
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salty
adjective \ˈsȯl-tē\
salt·i·ersalt·i·est
Medical Definition of SALTY
: of, seasoned with, or containing salt
—salt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
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