minging Meaning & Definition
What Does Minging Mean?
As an adjective, minging means Very unattractive; ugly. It can also mean Unclean or dirty; disgusting and foul-smelling. As a noun, it means A premonitory symptom.
Word Facts for Minging
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/ |
| Plural | not attested |
| Comparative / superlative | more minging, most minging |
Minging Definition (Adjective)
- Very unattractive; ugly.
- Unclean or dirty; disgusting and foul-smelling.
Minging as a Noun
- A premonitory symptom.
Adjective
- Unattractive or repulsive.
- Unclean or dirty.
Synonyms of Minging
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Minging synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
minging (comparative more minging, superlative most minging)
minging (plural not attested)
Words That Rhyme With Minging
Origin of Minging
Origin 1: From Scots mingin (“stinking”), present participle of ming (“to stink”), from Middle English mengen (“to mix”), from Old English mengan (“to mix”).
Origin 2: From the present participle of mengen (“stir up someone's mind”) or formed from English ming (“to bring to (someone's) mind”). In Middle English, came to mean 'an exhortation'. In the 17th and 18th centuries attaining a specialized medical sense before becoming obsolete.
Questions People Ask About Minging
Is minging an adjective or a noun?
Minging is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of minging?
The plural of minging is not attested.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of minging?
The comparative form is more minging and the superlative form is most minging.