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mirin
What does mirin mean?
Short for 'admiring'; expressing appreciation for another lifter's physique or gains, often used ironically online.
"Everyone in the gym was mirin his back double-bicep."
Origin
A clipping of 'admiring' that came straight out of the Bodybuilding.com 'Miscellaneous' forum and its 'u mad/u mirin brah' meme culture in the early 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does mirin mean?
Mirin is short for 'admiring.' In gym slang it means being impressed by someone's physique or lift.
What does 'u mirin brah' mean?
It's a meme phrase meaning 'are you admiring me, bro?' — usually said jokingly to imply someone is checking you out at the gym.
Where did mirin come from?
It comes from the Bodybuilding.com Miscellaneous forum's meme culture in the early 2010s, which loved clipping words like this.
Is mirin an insult?
No, it's usually playful or even a compliment. Being 'mirin' someone means you respect what they've built.
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