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salty dog en · NOUN · etymology 1

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Etymology

From the salt of the sea. Compare old salt and seadog. Sexual sense may be due to association of sailors with sexual promiscuity, or may be separate development, salty (“spicy”) and dog both suggesting promiscuity.

Meanings

1. (Navy, US, qualifier:Marines) An experienced sailor.
2. (US, dated, slang) A sexually promiscuous man; a male sexual partner.

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Relateds

sea dog · salty · old salt

Synonyms

muttonmonger · shag bandit · stud · paramour · lover · root · gallant · hookup · fuckboy · horndog · benedick · bedfellow · tomcat · himbo · pimp · man-whore · manwhore · loverboy · rover · satyromaniac · goat · sexual partner · loverman · old salt · sex partner · smell-smock · fuck · drabber · salty dog · sleaze · sea dog · tart · bedmate · whoremonger · manslut · swordsman · striker · satyriasist · philanderer · he-bitch · player · rakehell · cad · mate · rolling stone · rake · satyr · man whore · fuck-boy · rip · fuck boy · homme fatal · stringer · playboy · man ho

Translations (3)

fi pukki (promiscuous man) · fr chaud lapin (promiscuous man) · pl dziwkarz (promiscuous man)

salty dog en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From being a greyhound (“gin and grapefruit juice cocktail”), plus salt, influenced by existing term.

Meanings

1. A cocktail consisting of gin or vodka, grapefruit juice, and a salt rim.
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