throw salt
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To disparage or belittle.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I bet if I told him that the same niggas he be gambling wit', be calling me and throwing salt on his ass, he'd have a damn fit!
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).
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Common questions
What does “throw salt” mean?
To disparage or belittle.
Is “throw salt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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