Definition of the word salty

Pronunciation of vocabulary salty

saltyadjective
chứ vị muối, có muối, mặn
/ˈsɒlti/

Origin of the word salty

The word "salty" has its roots in the Old English word "sealt," meaning "salt." This, in turn, derives from Proto-Germanic *saltaz, ultimately stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *sels, which means "salt." The word "salty" evolved to describe the taste of salt and, by extension, came to be used figuratively to describe things that are harsh, unpleasant, or sarcastic.

Vocabulary summary salty

type adjective

meaning (of) salt; salty, salty

meaning taste of the sea

meaning sarcastic, ironic; sharp, witty

Example of vocabulary saltynamespace

containing or tasting of salt

chứa hoặc nếm muối

salty food
đồ mặn
salty sea air
không khí biển mặn
It tasted slightly salty.
Nó có vị hơi mặn.
The seawater was salty as we waded through the waves on the beach.
Nước biển rất mặn khi chúng tôi lội qua những con sóng trên bãi biển.
The customer complained that the chips were too salty, making them unpalatable.
Khách hàng phàn nàn rằng khoai tây chiên quá mặn, khiến chúng không ngon miệng.