saltyback
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Irritated, annoyed, soured.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[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).
Common questions
What does “saltyback” mean?
Irritated, annoyed, soured.
Is “saltyback” formal or informal?
saltyback is generally dated, slang.