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minced

UK
/mɪnst/
US
/mɪnst/
mincedadjective
more minced
Comp.
most minced
Super.
UK
/mɪnst/
US
/mɪnst/
Translations
hachéEn cuisine ; se dit d’aliments coupés en très petits morceaux.
The recipe called for minced garlic to enhance the flavor of the dish.
La recette demandait de l’ail haché pour relever le goût du plat.
Additional translations
édulcoréLangue soutenue ; se dit de propos ou d’expressions formulés de manière adoucie, indirecte.
Definitions
Cut into very small pieces.
The recipe called for minced garlic to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Expressed in softened or euphemistic terms; not stated bluntly.
He used minced words to avoid offending his audience.
Synonyms
chopped
diced
finely cut
shredded
ground
minceverb

minced

Past Simple

minced
Past Simple
minced
Past Participle
mincing
ing-form
UK
/mɪns/
US
/mɪns/
Translations
She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
Elle a haché l'ail avant de l'ajouter à la sauce.
Additional translations
minauderS'emploie pour une allure ou une manière de parler affectée, précieuse ou délicate.
Definitions
To cut or chop into very small pieces.
She minced the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
To walk with short, quick steps in a dainty or affected manner.
He minced across the room, trying to avoid the puddles on the floor.
To speak in an affectedly dainty or delicate manner.
He minced when he spoke, adopting an exaggeratedly delicate accent.
To moderate or restrain the directness of one’s words, often for the sake of politeness (typically used in the negative).
The manager did not mince her words when explaining the consequences of lateness.
Synonyms
dice
macerate
hack
grind
shred
slice
cut
chop
mincenoun
Definitions
A mixture of finely chopped meat, often beef, sometimes mixed with other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, onions, and spices.
She prepared a delicious shepherd's pie using seasoned mince as the filling.
Mincemeat: a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and sometimes suet, traditionally used as a filling in pies or tarts.
She spooned the rich, fruity mince into the pastry cases.
Nonsense; something of poor quality or senseless nature (chiefly Scottish informal).
His explanation was pure mince.
minceadjective
Definitions
Made with or containing mince (minced meat or mincemeat).
Mince pies are a festive favourite in the United Kingdom.
Of poor quality; rubbish (chiefly Scottish informal).
The film was absolutely mince.
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