— saltily , adv. — saltiness , n.
/sawl"tee/ , adj., saltier, saltiest .
1. tasting of or containing salt; saline.
2. piquant; sharp; witty.
3. racy or coarse: salty humor.
4. of the sea, sailing, or life at sea.
[ 1400-50; late ME; see SALT 1 , -Y 1 ]