English · Slang Attested

saltyback

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Meaning · English

Irritated, annoyed, soured.

Where it’s used: Used American English

[Sparrow Saltskin:] All the good I done was to get Frankie saltyback at me.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “saltyback” mean?

Irritated, annoyed, soured.

Is “saltyback” formal or informal?

saltyback is generally dated, slang.

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