Mingo

/ˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ noun

Definition

A dialectal or informal term for a flamingo, or slang used in various regions; not a standard dictionary word.

Etymology

Appears to be a playful shortening or regional variant of 'flamingo,' though its exact origin is unclear. Used informally in some dialects but not recognized in major dictionaries as a standard word.

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Words like 'mingo' show how language is alive and changing—people create shortenings in casual speech that might be funny to outsiders but make perfect sense to their own community!

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