nounπShareFinely chopped meat."My mom used the mince to make spaghetti sauce. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFinely chopped mixed fruit used in Christmas pies; mincemeat."During Christmas time my dad loves to eat mince pies."foodfruitcultureholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn affected (often dainty or short and precise) gait."Her mince was so exaggerated, it was almost comical, as she walked across the school courtyard. "appearancestylebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn affected manner, especially of speaking; an affectation."Her constant mince when talking about her expensive vacations made her coworkers roll their eyes. "stylecharacterappearanceattitudelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) An eye (from mince pie)."My grandmother's mince pies were famous; everyone loved the juicy fruit filling and the crisp pastry, especially the tiny mince. "bodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make less; make small."The chef minced the garlic to a fine powder before adding it to the sauce. "amountfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise."The teacher minced her criticism of the student's essay, focusing only on the minor errors instead of the major flaws. "languagecommunicationattitudewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo effect mincingly."The student minced around the classroom, trying to avoid answering the teacher's question. "appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut into very small pieces; to chop fine."Butchers often use machines to mince meat."foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suppress or weaken the force of"The teacher minced the harsh criticism, focusing instead on ways the student could improve. "actionattitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say or utter vaguely, not directly or frankly"a minced oath"languagecommunicationwordlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect; to pronounce affectedly or with an accent."My sister often minces her words when talking to our parents, making them sound more sophisticated than they actually are. "stylelanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner."She tried to mince across the icy parking lot, hoping not to fall in her high heels. "appearanceactionwaystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner."I love going to gay bars and seeing drag queens mince around on stage."stylecharacterattitudehumanlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
