throwing salt

intentionally degrading somebody.

got its name because of the stinging feeling one gets if somebody where to put salt on an open wound. the effects of "throwing salt" at a person are usually the same, but the stinging is on an emotional level.

Guy 1: "You guys are so weak. Yeah you won the game, but only because the other team blows."

Guy 2: "Man, why you always throwing salt?"

by ibman67 August 22, 2008

throwing salt

Throwing shade, ruining it, being a dick, claiming false accusations etc.

If a bih, gon tel anoda bih, tu not data jit, cuh dat bih kno she ain gota chance witda bih, dat bih throwing salt.

by Taytay123_ December 1, 2019

throwing salt

Talking about things in a group, which at least one person within the group shouldn't hear/know.

Rick, Chris, Rob standing somewhere, talking:

Rick to Chris: Do you know, that Isaiah will move to amsterdam?
Chris to Rick: Oh man you are throwing salt all over the place. Rob shouldn't hear that.

by SCAszoo August 20, 2006

throwin' salt on haterz

1 (v): The action of throwing the chemical compound NaCl (sodium chloride, or table salt) on someone who dislikes you.

2 (v) More commonly, a metaphor meaning to dimiss the actions and words of one's detractors; a way to combat those who cannot be happy for you simply because of your success (see: hater).

Jay Z is throwin' salt on haterz when he says "If ya'll can't already see, I ain't worried about ya'll cause I'm already me."

by kniceguy May 14, 2010