What Does This Mean?
Describes anything mediocre, average, or underwhelming; the ultimate dismissive one-word verdict for something that fails to impress.
EXPLAINER
The Daily Dot · original source ↗
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REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"The new movie was mid at best, I was checking my phone by the second act."
LORE & ORIGIN
Originated as gaming slang for an indifferent 'mid lane' performance, then generalized across all of internet culture by 2023 as the go-to review for disappointing movies, food, and events.
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