Mid

Mid (adjective / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Pretty mid, Mid at best, So mid)

Definition:

Average, mediocre or underwhelming. Something mid is not terrible, but it is not good enough to be excited about.

Where It Comes From:

It is short for “middle” or “mediocre”, and is linked to rating scales where a middling score sits in the middle. It became popular online in the early 2020s as a quick, dismissive review.

How People Actually Use It:

Used for films, food, music, trips and almost anything else that is hyped up and then disappoints. Calling something mid is more cutting than calling it bad, because it says it was not even interesting. It can be used about a person’s taste as well, but that is when it starts to sound rude.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Everyone raved about that restaurant, but it was mid.”

  Meaning: It was fine, but nothing special.

• “The new album is pretty mid, to be honest.”

  Meaning: It is average and forgettable.

• “Mid at best, I would not queue for that.”

  Meaning: It is not worth the effort.

Similar Slang:

Cringe, Washed, Meh, Basic, Overrated

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