Salty
/ˈsɔːl.ti/noun
Having a taste or flavor of salt.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, salt was so valuable it was used as currency, and the phrase 'salty' now alludes to bitterness or resentment, reflecting its worth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sal-
“To salt, to make savory.”
Latin
Latin
sal
“Salt, the essential mineral.”
Old French
Old French
salé
“Salted, seasoned.”
Middle English
Middle English
salty
“Flavorful from salt, preserving or seasoning food.”
Modern English
English
salty
“Describing the taste of salt, also used metaphorically for bitterness.”