πŸ§‚
Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F9C2
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E11.0

salt

Definitions & examples

Represents salt β€” the most basic seasoning and symbol of flavor, preservation, and just a bit of attitude. It can literally mean cooking, or figuratively mean someone being β€œsalty,” a little annoyed or sassy.

  • Your friend jokes about your favorite team losing again.

    Wow, the salt levels are high tonight πŸ§‚πŸ˜‚

Cross-cultural

(US internet slang)πŸ§‚ is shorthand for irritation or playful bitterness, as in β€œdon’t be salty.” It’s often used after losing a game or argument online.

Cross-cultural

In many Mediterranean cultures, salt has protective and purifying symbolism β€” sprinkling salt can β€œward off bad luck.”

Heads-up

πŸ§‚ can come across as mocking if used right after someone complains, so use it lightly unless you’re joking with close friends.

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