ming

n. a famous family of rulers in China from 1368 to 1644, known for beautiful art and building the Great Wall.

n. the imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 1368 to 1644, noted for its administrative stability and cultural achievements.

“The museum has a beautiful collection of vases from the Ming dynasty.”

“Scholars often cite the Ming era as a period of significant maritime exploration and unparalleled refinement in ceramic production.”

v. to smell very bad or to be very ugly.

v. to emit a foul odour or to be aesthetically repulsive. Intransitive in this slang usage.

“Ugh, your old gym shoes really ming after that long run.”

“The bins had been left out in the summer heat for a week and were starting to ming noticeably.”

British English · Slang · Informal

adj. very ugly, dirty, or unpleasant.

adj. highly unattractive or physically disgusting. Derived from the verb form; often used as 'minging'.

“I'm not eating there; the kitchen looks absolutely ming.”

“He refused to wear the uniform, claiming the fabric was itchy and the colour was ming.”

British English · Slang · Informal