Have you ever heard someone say salty vibes? Has someone just told you that you have salty vibes but don’t know what it means? 

If yes, then you’re just on the right page. You’ll find out in this article what this newfound slang means. 

Nowadays, netizens often post rants online using the word “salty” or “salty vibes.” To debunk what this slang means, we must focus first on the meaning of the word salty.

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Note that it should not be taken literally. Nowadays, salty means more than just a taste in the mouth. 

Based on the definition from Urban Dictionary, being “salty” is an act of being mad or bitter from being made fun of. But the meaning does not end there because salty can also mean differently depending on the context.

Here are some situational contexts you may need to be aware of: 

1. Salty vibes can describe feeling left out of a group

For one, it can describe a feeling of a person who feels as if they do not belong to a specific group. Many people use the word salty to explain how they feel whenever they experience exclusion. 

An example of this is Gina from Reddit, who felt salty after knowing that her friends made a group chat purposely excluding her. 

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2. Salty Vibes can describe feeling attacked by other people

In another context, salty vibes can also mean a feeling of being attacked by another person or group, most of the time emotionally or mentally. 

This may happen if a person hears a rude or offensive remark from another person, making them feel as if they are being judged.

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Where does the word “salty vibes” originate? 

There’s no actual information claiming the exact date and time when and where the word “salty vibes” was formed, but a few references suggest its origins. 

The word salty was first heard in the song of Chief Keef with the same name describing a woman who feels “salty” or bitter that he is no longer paying much attention to her like he used to. 

Put together, salty vibes could mean someone is giving out a bitter vibe over something or someone.

Generally speaking, in almost all of the contexts wherein this word is used, it is often negatively associated. 

What’s impressive about this slang is that although not everyone knows the defined meaning of the words “salty vibes,” everyone seems to know what it means without needing to define it. 

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Takeaway

Salty vibes is a slang used to describe feelings of agitation or anger that are typically caused by being outcasted or feelings of bitterness. Depending on the context of the situation, this internet slang can mean differently. 

The next time you hear someone tell you that you have salty vibes, you now know what it means and can respond better than simply asking, “What?”

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