Mince | Mean of mince in English Dictionary
/ˈmɪns/
- Verb
- to cut (food) into very small pieces
- She minced the onions.
- minced parsley/carrots/garlic
- (chiefly Brit) minced beef [=(US) ground beef, hamburger]
- to walk with quick, short steps in a way that does not seem natural and that is often meant to be funny
- The comedian minced across the stage. = The comedian walked with mincing steps across the stage.
- to speak in a very direct and honest way without worrying that you may be offending someone
- He doesn't mince words about the proposed law, which he considers “unconstitutional” and “idiotic.”
- She minces no words in stating her opinions.
- Noun
- ground meat of a specified kind
- lamb mince