Minging

usgb/ˈmɪŋɪŋ/
adjective

Very unpleasant, dirty or smelly.

I left my lunch in the sun and now it's minging.
Visual representation of "minging" - Very unpleasant, dirty or smelly.

Often appears as...

  • minging smell
  • minging food

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "minging"
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Specific Contexts

Use 'minging' in informal settings, typically among friends or in casual conversation.

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Can't stay in that room, it's minging.
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Intensity of Disgust

'Minging' conveys strong disgust, more powerful than just saying something is bad or dirty.

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I can't even describe how minging that bathroom was.
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Avoid in Formality

Don't use 'minging' in formal or professional settings; it's too colloquial and could be seen as rude.

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It may be tempting, but don't call the food at the banquet 'minging'.
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