mid
adjective
of mediocre or disappointing quality
What does mid mean?
Mid is used to describe something as mediocre, or of disappointing quality, particularly when others consider it exceptional. It serves to express that something falls short of expectations, or simply isn't impressive.
Examples of mid
The worst part? If this thing “succeeds”, we are never getting a proper Alien movie for the next 100 years. Instead we will be stuck with this arrogant, overhyped mess and a fanbase too blinded by the glow to admit it is mid.
—Reddit, 30 August. 2025
Thought I would mix it up with the Costco Shepherds Pie. Mid at best. The bulgogi is still their best prepared meal by far.
—When asked how they feel about online learning, most students described it as “mid” in their Gen Z slang, while others outright disliked it.
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Where does mid come from? The modern slang sense of mid is believed to be a shortening of mid-grade, a designation in cannabis culture of medium quality. Beginning around 2019, the word started appearing outside drug culture, as a critical descriptor of things such as music albums, food, and experiences.
How is mid used?
Mid is often used on social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram to express disappointment or dismiss hype around something.
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