noun General Slang

minger

MING-ur · noun · slang

A dirty or very unattractive person

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Definitions

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An unattractive, unpleasant or dirty person; also anything disgusting.

“Ye're no' seriously gaun oot wi' that minger?”
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minger In A Sentence

Ye're no' seriously gaun oot wi' that minger?

Origin & Usage

Scots, from 'ming' (to smell foul), of Scots/dialect origin; entered wider UK slang in the 2000s.

Variants minga

People Also Ask

What does 'minger' mean?

It's an insult for a dirty or very unattractive person, and can also describe anything disgusting.

Where does 'minger' come from?

From the Scots/dialect word 'ming', to smell foul; it entered wider UK slang in the 2000s.

Is 'minger' offensive?

Yes — it's a rude, unkind insult about someone's appearance, so it can cause real offence.

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