Meaning & Definition of word "Salted"

Salted

/ˈsɔːltɪd/

1. Past tense of salt; to have added salt to something.
- Example: The chef salted the meat before grilling it to enhance the flavor.
2. To treat something with salt, typically to preserve it.
- Example: They salted the cucumbers to make pickles for the winter.

1. Preserved or flavored with salt.
- Example: The salted fish was a staple in the diets of coastal communities.
2. Having a high amount of salt; salty.
- Example: He preferred salted peanuts over unsalted ones for their flavor.

●Derived from the verb 'salt', meaning to add salt to something.

salted away:

Set aside for future use or saving.

salt in the wound:

A phrase meaning to make a bad situation worse.

down to the salty:

Refers to being completely honest or straightforward.

salt:

A crystalline substance that gives seawater its characteristic taste.

salinity:

The concentration of salt in water.

Meaning: Feeling bitter or upset over losing or a difficult situation.

● Example Sentence: After he lost the game, he was really salted.

Meaning: Someone who expresses negativity or bitterness.

● Example Sentence: Don't be so salted about the new rules.