salty dog
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English [edit]
Etymology 1 [edit]
From the salt of the sea; compare old salt and sea dog.
Sexual sense may be due to association of sailors with sexual promiscuity, or may be separate development, salty (“spicy”) and dog both suggesting promiscuity.
Noun [edit]
salty dog (plural salty dogs)
- (US, Navy, Marines) An experienced sailor.
- A sexually promiscuous man; a male sexual partner.
Synonyms [edit]
- (experienced sailor): old salt, sea dog
- (promiscuous man, sexual partner): See also Wikisaurus:promiscuous man, Wikisaurus:sexual partner
Translations [edit]
seadog — see seadog
Related terms [edit]
Etymology 2 [edit]
From a greyhound (“vodka and grapefruit juice cocktail”), plus salt, influenced by existing term.
Noun [edit]
salty dog (plural salty dogs)
- A cocktail consisting of vodka, grapefruit juice, and a salt rim.
