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Definition of mincing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingTECH. the process of chopping food into very small piecesTECH.
- Mincing is important when preparing onions for the sauce.
2.
behaviorDated an affectedly dainty way of moving or speakingDated
- His mincing was obvious during the performance.
Adjective
1.
styleDated affectedly dainty or refined in appearanceDated
- She walked with a mincing step across the room.
2.
mannerismsDated affectedly elegant in manner or speechDated
- He spoke in a mincing tone at the party.
Expressions with mincing
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speaking directly without softening the message
She criticized his work without mincing words.
device that cuts food into small pieces
The chef used a mincing machine to prepare the meat.
Origin of mincing
Middle English, mincen (to make small) + -ing (action)
Examples of mincing in a sentence
The chef demonstrated proper mincing of garlic with a heavy knife. Her mincing in meetings sounded practiced rather than sincere. The director asked him to drop the mincing and walk naturally. Her mincing manners were evident at the gala. He spoke in a mincing voice, irritating everyone. Her mincing walk drew everyone's attention.
He adopted a mincing accent to amuse his friends.
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- French:hachage, affecté, ...
- German:Feinhacken, geziert, ...
- Italian:tritatura, affettato, ...
- Spanish:picado, afectado, ...
- Portuguese:picagem, afetado, ...
- Chinese:剁碎, 扭捏的, ...
- Japanese:みじん切り, 気取った, ...
- Arabic:فَرْم, مُتَصَنَّع, ...
- Hebrew:קִצּוּץ דַּק, מְעֻדָּן, ...
- Russian:измельчение, манерный, ...
- Ukrainian:подрібнення, манірний, ...
- Hindi:बारीक काटना, नाजुक, ...
Definition of mince - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cookingtr. cut food into very small piecestr.
- She learned to mince garlic finely for the sauce..
2.
softeningtr. UK make something less severetr. UK
- He tried to mince his criticism to be polite.
3.
walkingintr. Dated walk with short, affected stepsintr. Dated
- He minced across the stage with flair.
Noun
1.
cookingUK finely chopped meat used in cookingUK
- She prepared a dish with mince and vegetables.
2.
fruitUK finely chopped fruit mixture for piesUK
- The mince in the pie was sweet and spicy.
3.
gaitDated UK affected way of walkingDated UK
- His mince was noticeable as he walked down the street.
Images of mince
finely chopped fruit mixture for pies
Expressions with mince
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speak indirectly to avoid offending someone
She didn't mince her words during the meeting.
be blunt and straightforward
Don’t mince words—tell me exactly why you’re quitting..
speak directly without softening the truth
She minced no words in her criticism of the project.
express opinions clearly and bluntly
She did not mince words about the new policy.
introducing a blunt or direct statement
Well, not to mince matters, your idea won't work.
avoid being direct by using softer language
He doesn't mince words when giving feedback.
Origin of mince
French, mincier (to make small)
Examples of mince in a sentence
The chef showed us how to mince onions properly. She minced her words to avoid conflict. The report minced the harsh realities of the situation. She minced through the garden, avoiding the puddles. The actor minced down the red carpet, drawing attention. The recipe calls for mince in the sauce.
Mince is often used in traditional pies. She prepared mince for the holiday dessert. The recipe called for a generous amount of mince. The actor's mince was part of his character portrayal. She recognized his mince from a distance.
View all translations of mince
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- French:hacher, hachis, ...
- German:hacken, Hackfleisch, ...
- Italian:tritare, carne macinata, ...
- Spanish:picar, carne picada, ...
- Portuguese:picar, carne picada, ...
- Chinese:剁碎, 肉末, ...
- Japanese:みじん切りにする, ミンチ, ...
- Arabic:فَرَمَ, لَحْم مَفْرُوم, ...
- Hebrew:לִקְצוֹץ, בָּשָׂר טָחוּן, ...
- Russian:мелко нарезать, фарш, ...
- Ukrainian:дрібнити, фарш, ...
- Hindi:बारीक काटना, कीमा, ...
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