An unattractive person
Minger
Example Sentences
"She called herself a minger on TV."
"He's a right minger."
"What a minger!"
Etymology & History
British ugly person. British appearance insult from 1990s. 'Absolute minger' British harsh criticism. Youth British slang. From Scottish 'ming' (smell). Reflects British appearance judgment vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
Scottish
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Era
1990s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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