mint
/mɪnt/
CommonExcellent, great, or in perfect condition. Used to express genuine approval.
Strongest in northern English dialects, particularly Newcastle and Liverpool. Can describe appearance, quality, or a good outcome. Not used ironically as a rule.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | just got my car detailed. looks absolutely mint | The car looks perfect after being cleaned. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | the gig was mint lads. best night i've had in ages | The concert was excellent and enjoyable. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | found a 1998 gameboy in mint condition at a car boot sale for 3 quid | The item is in perfect, undamaged condition despite its age. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | she was mint like, proper lovely | The person was very nice or attractive. | x, 2022 |
Use it when
- Something is in great condition or works perfectly.
- You want to express that something is genuinely good.
- Complimenting someone's appearance or an object.
- Reacting positively to good news or a situation.
Do not use it when
- You are talking about the herb or the flavour.
- You want a southern British equivalent.Use “class” instead.
Mint vs dead good
mint
Mint focuses on condition, quality, or genuine approval.
VS
dead-good
Dead good is a looser intensified form of 'good', more about general positivity.
Origin and context
British slang with particularly strong roots in northern England. The association with 'mint' meaning something in perfect condition (as in coin minting) appears to be the source of the approving sense.
- First seen
- 1980s
- Confidence
- medium
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