mince
//mɪns//
Verb
minceInfinitive
mincePresent tense
mincedPast tense
mincedPast participle
mincingPresent participle
mincesThird-person singular
1
To cut or chop food, especially meat, into very small pieces.
Mince the garlic and onion finely before adding them to the pan.
2
To walk with short, quick steps in an affectedly dainty manner.
She minced across the room in her high heels.
3
To moderate or restrain one's words, especially to avoid being direct or blunt.
She didn't mince her words when criticizing the proposal.
Noun
1
Finely chopped meat, especially beef.
I need to buy some mince to make spaghetti bolognese.