Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
salty
Meaning
Salty is Gen Alpha slang for bitter or resentful, used mainly by ages 9–30.
Where it came from
US slang, mainstreamed by gaming culture.
Tone check
Teasing.
Used in a sentence
"He's so salty about losing."
Peak: 2016–2022
Age range: 9–30
Safe for adults to use
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