adjective
General Slang
Minging
/ˈmɪŋɪŋ/ · adjective · slang
Scottish/northern for disgusting, gross, or ugly.
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Definitions
1
Unattractive or ugly.
“These new uniforms are minging.”
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2
Of weather, awful or grim.
“It's pure minging out, pouring down.”
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3
Disgusting, dirty, or foul-smelling.
“That bin's absolutely minging, take it out.”
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Minging In A Sentence
The state of this kitchen is minging.
I felt minging this morning after that curry.
Don't eat that, it's been out for days, it'll be minging.
Origin & Usage
Scots, from 'ming' (a bad smell), possibly from Old English 'mengan' (to mix). Spread UK-wide in the 2000s, helped by reality TV use.
People Also Ask
What does 'minging' mean?
It means disgusting, gross, or ugly. 'That's minging' means 'that's revolting'.
What is a 'minger'?
It's the noun form — an unattractive or unpleasant person — though it's harsher than 'minging' and can offend.
Where does 'minging' come from?
It's Scottish, from 'ming' meaning a bad smell, and went UK-wide in the 2000s.
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