minger

American

[ming-er] / ˈmɪŋ ər /

noun

British Slang.

an ugly, unpleasant, or smelly person or thing.

minger British

/ ˈmɪŋə /

noun

informal an unattractive or malodorous person

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Etymology

Origin of minger

First recorded in 1990–95; from minging “ugly, unpleasant,” of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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So you can forget Mr Eisman an I nearly forgot Mr Spoffard as Dorothy says hes a minger an shed much rather marry his fatha as he will croke sooner.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2010

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