Main Entry: salty

Pronunciation: \ˈsȯl-tē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): salt·i·er; salt·i·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 \-tə-lē\ adverb

— salt·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun