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What does "salty" mean?

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Rebecca

"Salty" is a slang term meaning to be upset or petty over something small. For example, when a friend beats you in a video game. Ex: He was salty because his sister ate his snacks. Ex: I was feeling salty over my argument with my sister, so I ignored her.

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