Meaning of the word mince in English

What does mince mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mince

US /mɪns/

UK /mɪns/

cut up or grind (food, especially meat) into very small pieces, typically in a mincing machine

Example:

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She decided to mince the beef for the shepherd's pie.

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The recipe calls for finely minced garlic.

Synonym:

chop grind shred dice hash

walk with an affected daintiness or an exaggerated primness

Example:

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She tends to mince when she's trying to impress someone.

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The old lady minced across the room, careful not to spill her tea.

Synonym:

prance tiptoe strut flounce

finely chopped meat, especially beef, used in dishes like shepherd's pie or meatballs

Example:

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The recipe calls for lean mince.

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We made burgers with fresh mince from the butcher.

Synonym:

ground meat chopped meat

Related Word:

mince pie