salty dog

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Meaning · English

A sexually promiscuous man; a male sexual partner.

Register: dated, slang

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).

Common questions

What does “salty dog” mean?

A sexually promiscuous man; a male sexual partner.

Is “salty dog” formal or informal?

salty dog is generally dated, slang.