saltie

/ˈsɒlti/

Definitions

1. noun

A saltwater crocodile, particularly in Australian and South Pacific contexts.

“The tourists had to be careful when walking near the riverbank, as they were surrounded by salties.”

2. noun

A person who lives or works in a coastal area, especially in a tropical region.

“As a salty, she had learned to navigate the dangers of the ocean with ease.”

Synonyms

  • coastal dweller
  • crocodile

Antonyms

  • inland dweller
  • landlubber