General
mint
What does mint mean?
Describes something excellent, brand-new or in pristine condition.
"Your new ride is mint, mate."
Origin
Extended from 'mint condition' (coins fresh from the mint) into general praise, strongly associated with Manchester and the wider north of England. Popularised by Mancunian and northern youth slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mint' mean in Northern slang?
It means excellent or brilliant. 'That's mint' is the same as saying 'that's great'.
What does 'mint' mean in texting?
It's a compliment — calling something or someone mint means it's top quality or class.
Where is 'mint' used to mean good?
It's heavily northern English, especially Manchester, but understood across most of the UK.
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