New money (New money) For example: "Mint money fine (New money looks nice)"

Where does the slang word Mint come from?

Mint is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

Mint

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Mint definition 1

New money (New money)

"Mint money fine (New money looks nice)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Nigeria has one of Africa's richest street-language traditions, blending Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Pidgin English into a constantly evolving slang vocabulary used by over 220 million people.

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🌍 "Mint" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Mint 🇿🇦 South Africa

Slang for excellent or cool. If something is really good

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