Slang for excellent or cool. If something is really good For example: "That new track is mint. (That new song is excellent.)"

Where does the slang word Mint come from?

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

Mint

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mint definition 1

Slang for excellent or cool. If something is really good

"That new track is mint. (That new song is excellent.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Mint 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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