mince

verb

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\ ˈmin(t)s

minced; mincing

Definition of mince

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to cut or chop into very small pieces She minced the garlic.

b : to subdivide minutely especially : to damage by cutting up The director minced up the play.

2 : to utter or pronounce with affectation minced the word in the manner of the old lady

3a archaic : minimize

b : to restrain (words) within the bounds of decorum minced no words in stating his dislike— J. T. Farrell

intransitive verb

: to walk with short steps in a prim affected manner The comedian minced across the stage.

mince

noun

Definition of mince (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : small chopped bits (as of food) specifically : mincemeat

2 British : hamburger sense 1a

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Examples of mince in a Sentence

Verb The recipe says that you should mince the onions. minced some garlic and added it to the stew

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