minger

[ ming-er ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. an ugly, unpleasant, or smelly person or thing.

minger

/ ˈmɪŋə /

noun

1. informal.
   an unattractive or malodorous person

Word History and Origins

Origin of minger¹

First recorded in 1990–95; from minging “ugly, unpleasant,” of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Rory Stone, a 59-year-old cheesemaker at Highland Fine Cheeses in Scotland, has been overrun with orders for a washed-rind cheese called the Minger, which he is billing as the most putrid-smelling cheese in the world.

From New York Times

Dr Stephen Minger, an expert in stem cell biology and director of SLM Blue Skies Innovations Ltd, applauded the research.

From BBC

Shortly after 6 a.m., police said Israel Minger, 27, of Northeast, was fatally shot in the 1500 block of F Street NE in the Kingman Park area.

From Washington Post

Minger has not reported raising any funds, according to the PDC, and Lange has reported raising $248 as of Friday.

From Seattle Times

Also on the Aug. 4 primary ballot are Gentry Lange, identified as a progressive, and Ed Minger, an independent.

From Seattle Times