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.

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