might » mine

Chiefly in:   mine as well

Classification: English

Spotted in the wild:

  • “well i guess i mine as well give up as this is looking hopeless.” (link)
  • “you mine as well face it, you’re addicted to us.” (link)

See also minus well.

| link | entered by Ben Zimmer, 2005/03/10 |

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