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French slang
To be annoyed, bitter, or "salty" about something (from Arabic "samm," meaning poison)
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Region
French
Formality
Informal.
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avoir le seum means To be annoyed, bitter, or "salty" about something (from Arabic "samm," meaning poison). It is best read as french slang associated with French.
"avoir le seum" means To be annoyed, bitter, or "salty" about something (from Arabic "samm," meaning poison). In French, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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Expression of outrage or impatience.
A disappointment; a bad situation.
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