salty
Meaning: angry
Usage: Describes someone who is angry, bitter, or upset, often due to a perceived injustice or disappointment.
"He stay salty cuz he lost"
"He get salty after he lost."
"She was salty 'bout da whole ting."
Origin: This term, while also used in English, has gained popularity in Pidgin to describe a bitter or resentful attitude.
What does "salty" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"salty" means "angry" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describes someone who is angry, bitter, or upset, often due to a perceived injustice or disappointment..
How do you pronounce "salty"?
"salty" is pronounced "SALT-ee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "salty" in a sentence?
Example: "He stay salty cuz he lost"
all salty
angry, bitter
bambucha
huge, very large, gigantic, big, very big
madt
angry, mad, upset
mugga
muscular, thick-built, stocky, jacked, strong person
sas
sass, attitude, talking back
spoil
spoiled, acting entitled, fussy, bratty
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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