salt up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to salt food for seasoning.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become encrusted with salt, such as from seawater or from salt-treated roads.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
to become saltier, especially to become salty enough to inhibit agriculture.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “salt up” mean?
to salt food for seasoning.
Is “salt up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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