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ming

noun · verb

Simple meaning

To be unattractive.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

  2. A former dynasty in China, reigning from the end of the Yuan to the beginning of the Qing (Ching).

  3. The era of Chinese history during which the dynasty reigned

  4. A former empire in China, occupying the eastern half of modern China (China proper), as well as parts of Russia and northern Vietnam

  5. A male or female given name.

  6. ukireland

    A mixture.

verb

  1. ukirelandslang

    To be unattractive (person or object).

  2. ukirelandslang

    To be foul-smelling.

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