minty

¹

[ min-tee ]

adjective

, mint·i·er, mint·i·est.

1. having the flavor or aroma of mint.

minty

²

[ min-tee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, mint·i·er, mint·i·est.

1. gay ( def 1 ).
2. (of a man) effeminate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minty¹

First recorded in 1875–80; mint ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of minty²

First recorded in 1965–70; perhaps special use of minty ¹

Example Sentences

He is the minty smell of my mother’s clothes and the bounce of woodchips underfoot at the playground.

From Salon

Livable color might be minty green, having fun with patterns or a confetti-speckled concrete sink.

From Seattle Times

Those who appreciate the minty mushy peas will wish for more than the small dollop provided; ditto the housemade tartar sauce.

From Seattle Times

One asked her friend if she was going to pick out the pads with a “minty sensation.”

From New York Times

It can be herbal, like sangiovese, although it will veer more in the direction of minty notes given the eucalyptus growing nearby.

From Salon