What does “mid” mean?

Average or disappointing. Not bad, but not as good as people said. A mild put-down. Kids use it about food and movies more than about people.

ConnectWord · Ages 10-25 · In use

mid

Average or disappointing. Not bad, but not as good as people said.

Everyone hyped that movie but it was mid.

For parents and educators

A mild put-down. Kids use it about food and movies more than about people.

Where it came from

Shortened from middle. Added to Merriam-Webster in 2023.

Sources

The Mistlift brief covers what kids are into online, rated from harmless to serious, with what to say.