Minger
Meaning: British slang for an unattractive person or something disgusting.
'Minger' is British slang for someone unattractive or something disgusting. From Scottish 'ming' (stink). 'Minging' means disgusting. Often used cruelly about appearance. Very British.
Examples
- She's a right minger. 她真是个丑八怪Es realmente fea彼女は本当にブサイクだ그녀는 진짜 못생겼다.
- That's minging! 真恶心!¡Qué asco!気持ち悪い!역겨워!
- What a minger. 真丑Qué feaなんてブサイクなんだ정말 못생겼네.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪŋə/
Usage Guide
Context: insult, disgust
Tone: cruel, disgusted
✓ Do Say
- British insult for ugly/disgusting英式侮辱用语,指丑陋/恶心Insulto británico para feo/asquerosoブサイク・気持ち悪いを意味するイギリスの侮辱語못생긴/역겨운을 뜻하는 영국식 욕
✗ Don't Say
- Cruel about appearance对外貌的残忍评价Es cruel respecto a la apariencia física外見に対して残酷な表現외모에 대한 잔인한 표현
Common Mistakes
- Can be very hurtful about looks
Origin & History
From Scottish dialect 'ming' meaning to stink. Spread to British slang in the 1990s-2000s meaning ugly or disgusting. Often cruel when applied to people's appearance.
Etymology: Scottish ming (to stink)
First recorded: 1990s widespread
Cultural Context
Era: 1990s-2000s
Generation: Gen X and Millennials
Social background: Universal British
Pop culture: British youth culture
Regional notes: British only. Scottish origin.
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