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minty

1 American  
[min-tee] / ˈmɪn ti /

adjective

mintier, mintiest
  1. having the flavor or aroma of mint.


minty 2 American  
[min-tee] / ˈmɪn ti /
Sometimes mintie

adjective

Slang.
mintier, mintiest
  1. gay.

  2. (of a man) effeminate.


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

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Then there was Choc-O-Mint, a satisfying chocolate hard candy with a minty accent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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 • Aug. 29, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

Those who appreciate the minty mushy peas will wish for more than the small dollop provided; ditto the housemade tartar sauce.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

I could still taste the sweet and minty sekanjabin.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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