minty

[ min-tee ]

/ ˈmɪn ti /

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adjective, mint·i·er, mint·i·est.

having the flavor or aroma of mint.

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Origin of minty

First recorded in 1875–80; mint¹ + -y¹

Words nearby minty

mintmark, mint money, Minto, Minton, mint sauce, minty, Minucius Felix, minuend, minuet, Minuit, minus

Other definitions for minty (2 of 2)

minty²

[ min-tee ]

/ ˈmɪn ti /

adjective, mint·i·er, mint·i·est.Slang.

gay (def. 1).

(of a man) effeminate.

Sometimes mintie .

Origin of minty

First recorded in 1965–70; perhaps special use of minty¹

How to use minty in a sentence

Cooler regions, such as Margaret River and McLaren Vale, give their cabernets a minty, refreshing character.
How to expand your red wine repertoire beyond cabs, pinots and merlots|Dave McIntyre|June 25, 2021|Washington Post
Many public-health groups have for years vocally opposed the sale of menthol cigarettes, arguing that menthol’s cool mouthfeel and minty flavor makes cigarettes more palatable and appealing, particularly to young people.
How the FDA's Menthol Cigarette Ban Fits Into a New Era of U.S. Tobacco Regulation|Jamie Ducharme|April 29, 2021|Time
Well, the folks at Clean Plates have a few ideas, taking you for a deep dive into the food additive that delivers a cool, minty sensation, particularly at high quantities.
15 Things to Know About Sugar|Sean Culligan|April 6, 2021|Ozy
Two tasters mentioned a minty flavor that tasted “weirdly like a Thin Mint.”
Who makes the best chocolate chip cookie? We tasted 14 top brands and ranked them.|Matt Brooks|December 4, 2020|Washington Post

The system also divides your chompers into 16 sections, and uses vibrations to signal when it’s time to move on to a new group, so you can get minty fresh without pulling out your phone.
The 10 most exceptional personal care products from 2020|By Rachel Feltman and Jordan Blok|December 4, 2020|Popular-Science
So how did a centuries-old medicine transform into a deliciously minty and modern cocktail?
The Storied Origins of the Classic Mint Julep|Dane Huckelbridge|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At first, the taste is bright and mostly of fennel, then it slides into anise, and then fades away with a minty finish.
The Absinthe-Minded Porteños of Buenos Aires|Jeff Campagna|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The opalescent, minty-green louche billows under the ice water droplets.
The Absinthe-Minded Porteños of Buenos Aires|Jeff Campagna|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Very herbal, minty, some thyme, rosemary, lots of linden,” he concludes.
Honey Harvest at the Waldorf Astoria’s Beehives|Josh Dzieza|August 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Steve McQueen left his wife for his mistress Ali MacGraw, then left MacGraw for his new mistress, Barbara Minty.
A Happy Ending for Tiger?|The Daily Beast|August 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"There's Daisy a-mooin'," exclaimed Minty, her face lighting.
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham
Get in out o' the wind, Minty, or you won't have no Boston left.
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham
You're a-goin' to have a good time with Thinkright, ain't you, Minty?
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham
"I want Minty to help me a little while this morning," he said.
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham
Minty ran on to the waterside, and the three resumed their walk.
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham