minty

¹ American  

[min-tee] / ˈmɪn ti /

adjective

mintier, mintiest

1. having the flavor or aroma of mint.

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minty ² American  

[min-tee] / ˈmɪn ti /

Sometimes mintie

adjective

Slang.

mintier, mintiest

1. gay.

2. (of a man) effeminate.

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Etymology

Origin of minty¹

First recorded in 1875–80; mint ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of minty²

First recorded in 1965–70; perhaps special use of minty ¹

Example Sentences

Paired with a roster of original recipes featuring chic spins on classic flavors—minty dark chocolate, toasty coconut, sparkling citrus and spicy gingerbread—the dividends were delightful.

From The Wall Street Journal

We all think we know how to brush our teeth - a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure.

From BBC

Its popularity has in part been driven by its TikTok appeal, with fans posting videos of themselves ordering in its minty fresh decorated cafes or at free tattoo pop up events.

From BBC

The cover art is — assuming this isn’t some misdirection — a cryptic minty green background and sparkly orange padlock.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s minty and brisk, a drink that tastes like a reset.

From Salon