Indonesian slang
Salty
Bitter, sour or petty — annoyed because you lost or feel left out.
- Origin:
- Borrowed from English salty
How it's used
Indonesian speakers use the English word salty much like English gamers do: for someone sulking after losing, or resentful about someone else's luck. It's common in gaming, sports and social-media banter. Casual and teasing.
Examples
Kalah main game sekali aja langsung salty.
He loses one game and he's instantly salty.
Dia masih salty gara-gara nggak diajak liburan.
She's still salty about not being invited on the trip.