mid
When used to describe time or location, "mid" is often attached to another word with a hyphen (e.g., mid-sentence, mid-air). In modern internet culture and among younger generations, "mid" is common slang for something that is not necessarily bad, but disappointing because it is too average. The use of "mid" as a preposition (meaning 'in the middle of') is quite rare in everyday conversation and is usually found in poetry or formal literature.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon; David is at a corporate lunch, Karen is managing the neighborhood Facebook group.
David Smith
This new fusion place is totally mid. Not very disruptive.
Karen Smith
Stop using Gen Z slang and just pick up the dry cleaning.
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David attempts to use 'mid' (slang for mediocre) to sound trendy and modern, while pairing it with a corporate buzzword ('disruptive'). Karen's response highlights her exasperation with his 'cool dad' persona and redirects him to mundane chores.