What it means
Minted means you've got loads of money, not just a bit spare change. You might be proper rich, or just feeling flush after payday or a big bonus. Comes off the idea of the Royal Mint churning out cash. Often said with a pinch of envy or disbelief, like someone’s suddenly upgraded their life overnight.
Usage examples
"Just saw Zara's Shoreditch flat, roof terrace and a fancy coffee machine. She's minted since that bonus, and I'm tapping my Oyster for the last time."
"Since the promotion he is absolutely minted, new car and all."
"Do not worry about the bill, their family is minted."
Where it comes from
Comes straight from the mint, the place where coins are struck: to be minted is to be so flush you might have your own money factory. British and cheerfully blunt, it means seriously rich, rolling in cash, well-off enough never to worry about the bill. Her startup sold for millions, so she is absolutely minted now.
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