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mingin
What does mingin mean?
Horrible, dirty or stinking. Can also mean extremely drunk.
"Thae trainers are absolutely mingin."
Origin
Scots, from 'ming' (to give off a strong bad smell), of dialect origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mingin' mean?
It means disgusting, filthy or foul-smelling. It can also mean extremely drunk.
Where does 'mingin' come from?
From the Scots dialect word 'ming', to give off a strong bad smell.
Does 'mingin' always mean smelly?
Not always — it can describe anything horrible or dirty, and separately it can mean very drunk.
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