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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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 • Nov. 2, 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

L.A. will ban many businesses from selling tobacco products that come in sweet, spicy and minty flavors under restrictions backed by the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2023

I could still taste the sweet and minty sekanjabin.

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