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Meaning of mince

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mince

Pronunciation:/mɪns/

noun

Definitions

  1. Finely chopped meat.

  2. Finely chopped mixed fruit used in Christmas pies; mincemeat.

    Example: During Christmas time my dad loves to eat mince pies.

  3. An affected (often dainty or short and precise) gait.

  4. An affected manner, especially of speaking; an affectation.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make less; make small.

  2. To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise.

  3. To effect mincingly.

  4. To cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.

    Example: Butchers often use machines to mince meat.