Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Minging (Adjective)

What does it mean?

Minging is a highly expressive informal word used primarily in the UK to mean disgusting, dirty, smelly, or very unpleasant. It can be used for food, people, or places.

Is it positive or negative?

It is intensely negative-it expresses strong revulsion.

When do you use it?

You use it when reacting strongly to something you find extremely repulsive, unappetizing, or unclean.

Examples

Example 1: This smells minging.

Example 2: Those toilets were minging.

Question for you

What is the most minging thing you've seen?

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