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saltie

American  
[sawl-tee] / ˈsɔl ti /

noun

Canadian Slang.

  1. an ocean-going sailor.

saltie British  
/ ˈsɔːltɪ /

noun

  1. informal a saltwater crocodile

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Etymology

Origin of saltie

First recorded in 1960–65; salt 1 + -ie

Example Sentences

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While most species of crocodile are harmless, the saltie is territorial and aggressive.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

There also are big saltie populations in Northern Queensland and Western Australia as well as in parts of South East Asia.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

A male saltwater crocodile approached a female saltie — as they’re known in Australia — in the same enclosure at Australia Zoo.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2023

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