do you mind

1. An exclamation of surprise or frustration triggered by someone else's actions, especially those considered rude or inappropriate. Whoa, do you mind? Shut the door, I'm getting dressed in here! A: "Do you mind? What are you even doing, getting into my car like that?" B: "I need your help, OK?" Dude, do you mind? This is the women's locker room!

2. An inquiry for permission. Do you mind if I open the window? It's getting stuffy in here. I've had an awful headache all day. Do you mind if I postpone our dinner plans? Hey, do you mind if I put on some music while we sort through this stuff?

do you ˈmind (if...)?

1 used to ask permission or make a polite suggestion to do something: Do you mind if I smoke? ♢ Do you mind if we discuss this later?
2 (ironic) used to show that you are annoyed about something that somebody has just said or done: This man pushed into me without apologizing so I turned round and said, ‘Do you mind?’ and he looked very embarrassed.

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