General
middlin
What does middlin mean?
Average, ordinary or only moderately well. Common Northern reply about health or quality.
"How are you? Oh, fair to middlin'."
Origin
Northern/Midlands English; from 'middle' (in the middle range).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'middlin' mean?
It means average, so-so, or moderately well — neither good nor bad.
What does 'fair to middlin'' mean?
It's a common reply about how you're feeling, meaning 'okay, nothing special.'
Where is 'middlin' used?
It's heard across Northern and Midlands England.
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