Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

attic-salt

Noun

/ˈæt.ɪk sɔːlt/

Definition

The sharp, pungent wit found particularly in literary or intellectual discourse.

Examples

His comments during the debate were laced with attic-salt, impressing both the audience and critics alike.
The novel was filled with attic-salt, making even the serious themes of the story easy to digest.

Meaning

Attic-salt refers to a type of humor or satire that is clever and refined, reminiscent of the cultural sophistication attributed to ancient Athens (Attica).