mince

/mɪŋs/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut into small pieces or to chop finely

“She began to mince the onions for the soup.”

2. noun

a small piece of minced meat, especially beef

“The mince was seasoned with salt and pepper.”

3. verb

to speak with affected or artificial language

“He began to mince his words to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings.”

Synonyms

  • chop
  • dice
  • hash

Antonyms

  • coarse
  • large