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Mingie
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a stingy, mean, or miserly person
Dialect
British
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "mingie" and how is it used?
"Mingie" is a slang insult that appeared in English, primarily in Scottish usage, in the 19th–20th century. It describes a person who is stingy, mean, or miserly, emphasizing selfishness or unwillingness to share. The term is used in informal, often teasing or critical contexts, such as conversation, local writing, or casual media, to comment on someone's parsimony. The term is mildly derogatory and intended to criticize; its offensiveness depends on tone and context.
Examples
The mingie never tips at restaurants.



























