mince


Definition: Meaning of, mince in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / mɪns /

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mince minced minced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
mincing minces
  1. [transitive] also mince something ↔ up to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces, usually using a machine
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  2. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to walk with very quick, short steps in a way that looks unnatural or silly
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  3. not mince (your) words to say exactly what you think, even if this might offend people
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[uncountable] [British English]
  1. meat, especially BEEF, that has been cut into very small pieces using a special machine [=  ground beef American English]
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mince used in phrases

  • mince pie (noun)
    1. a PIE filled with mincemeat, especially one that people eat at Christmas
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