Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Minted

What does it mean?

Rich or having a lot of money.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive (can sound envious or humorous).

When do you use it?

Used informally when talking about wealthy people.

Examples

Example 1: She must be minted to live in that area.

Example 2: After that bonus, he's absolutely minted now.

Question for you

Would you like to be minted, or just comfortable?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Minted is common British slang for having a lot of money. If you want to sound natural with money talk, we can cover it in online lessons. Another money word is quid. Find out more here.