minging

/ ˈmɪŋɪŋ /

adjective

1. ugly, disgusting, or malodorous
2. extremely poor in quality

Word History and Origins

Origin of minging¹

C20: originally Scottish, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

"I felt so dirty, so minging. Disgusting."

From BBC

Poor Barry Glendenning has had to endure another minging performance from Ireland, who needed a late Shane Duffy equaliser for a point at home against Azerbaijan.

From The Guardian

"Its minging, it needs a really good clean. Well I'm sorry but no. My hair. I will look like I've had Donald Trump's hairdresser," joked Callard.

From BBC

The weather isn’t expected to stray far from the minging over the competition, but I guess it’s giving us some leisurewear we might not otherwise have got.

From The Guardian

“Look at me, Amadeus von Linden, you sadistic hypocrite, and watch this time! You’re not questioning me now, this isn’t your work, I’m not an enemy agent spewing wireless code! I’m just a minging Scots slag screaming insults at your daughter! So enjoy yourself and watch! Think of Isolde! Think of Isolde and watch!”

From Literature