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mid
01
approximately in the middle of a range or period
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
He is in his mid-twenties and recently started a new job.
02
referring to the middle part of a decade, era, or period
Examples
Grunge music peaked in the mid-1990s with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
03
mediocre, average, or unimpressive
Slang
What does "mid" mean in quality slang?
The term "mid" means mediocre, average, or unimpressive. The structure is a clipped form of "middle," used as a blunt evaluative label. It is informal internet and youth slang commonly used to dismiss something as neither good nor bad, often implying disappointment relative to expectations.
Examples
That movie was mid; not bad, but nothing special.
