What it means
Means something is properly disgusting, whether it’s the smell, the taste, or just the sight of it. You’ll hear it about manky takeaways, sweaty gyms, dirty flats, or even a person who’s not exactly keeping it together. It’s blunt, judgemental, and weirdly satisfying to say when you’re gagging. Often boosted with pure or absolutely for maximum revulsion. Not a word for polite company, but everyone knows what you mean.
Usage examples
"That chip shop by the station was pure minging, grease everywhere, stank o fish, and the lad behind the counter looked like he'd slept in it."
"The fridge had been off for a week while we were away, and when we opened it the smell was absolutely minging."
Where it comes from
From Scots ming, a foul stench, the verb for stinking something rotten. Scotland and the north of England turned it into the all-purpose word for anything properly disgusting.
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