salty
English/sal-tee/
Being bitter, upset, or angry about something, especially when losing
Commonly used in gaming and competitive contexts to describe poor sportsmanship.
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Examples
"Don't be so salty about losing the game!"
"He got really salty when I beat him at chess."
"Why are you being salty? It's just a joke."
"The comments section is full of salty fans."
Etymology
Derived from the idea that tears taste salty, relating to being upset or crying.