minty

Everyday

1. Tasting or smelling of mint, the plant used in sweets, toothpaste and gum. tree →
2. (informal, UK slang, older) In perfect condition, like new (that bike is minty). tree →
3. (UK slang, older) Angry or annoyed. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: minty toothpaste, minty fresh breath, minty sweets. In science: mint leaves have a strong smell from oils. Phrases: minty fresh, minty taste.

Examples

• This toothpaste is very minty. tree →
• My breath smells minty after brushing. tree →
• The tea had a fresh, minty taste. tree →
• Do you want a minty sweet? tree →
• The garden smells minty after rain. tree →
• Those trainers are minty — like brand new! (slang) tree →

Note

Comparative: mintier, mintiest (y to i). From "mint" + "-y". The slang uses are informal and less common; "mint" alone also means "in perfect condition" (in mint condition).