verb
- to cut or chop into very small pieces
- to walk with short, quick steps in an affected manner
- to speak in a restrained or euphemistic way
noun
- finely chopped meat
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- Mince the garlic cloves before adding them to the sauce.
- She minced the onions into tiny pieces for the soup.
- He minced across the room in his new shoes.
- Don’t mince words – tell me exactly what happened.
- The recipe calls for a pound of fresh mince.
- I won’t mince matters – your performance needs improvement.
- Mince the herbs finely and sprinkle over the dish.