n.
Pronunciation: ' so ̇ l-t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: salt · i · er ; -est
Date: 15th century
1 : of, seasoned with, or containing salt
2 : smacking of the sea or nautical life
3 a : PIQUANT b : EARTHY , CRUDE < salty language>
– salt · i · ly \ -t ə -l ē \ adverb
– salt · i · ness \ -t ē -n ə s \ noun