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mincing

/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincingadjective

more mincing

Comp.

most mincing

Super.

/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

Translations

манерный

He walked with a mincing step.

Он шел манерной походкой.

Additional translations

жеманный

претенциозный

Definitions

Affectedly dainty or delicate in manner or gait.

He walked with a mincing step, trying to avoid the puddles on the ground.

Used in or suitable for the act of chopping food into very small pieces.

She bought a mincing knife to make the preparation easier.

Synonyms

mincingnoun

/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

Gerund: the act or process of chopping food very finely

Definitions

The action or process of chopping or cutting food into very small pieces.

The mincing of the garlic should be done just before cooking.

Synonyms

finely chopping

minceverb

mincing

Gerund

minced

Past Simple

minced

Past Participle

mincing

Gerund

/mɪns/

Translations

фаршировать

She decided to mince the meat for the burgers.

Она решила фаршировать мясо для бургеров.

измельчать

He will mince the garlic for the sauce.

Он будет измельчать чеснок для соуса.

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

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.