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/mɪns/ · min·ce
noun
- Finely chopped meat. The chef carefully minced the beef for the stew.
- Finely chopped mixed fruit used in Christmas pies; mincemeat. During Christmas time my dad loves to eat mince pies.
- An affected (often dainty or short and precise) gait. The ballet dancer's mince across the stage was a sight to behold.
verb
- To make less; make small. The machine minces the rocks into smaller pieces.
- To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise. The politician tried to mince her words when asked about the controversy.
- To effect mincingly. The artist minces her words when describing her creative process.
Did you know? The term 'mincemeat' has been used to describe a mixture of chopped dried fruit, suet, and spices since the 15th century, often used in traditional Christmas pies.