mincing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of chopping food into very small pieces.

  - "She minced the onion finely for the soup."
  - "The chef asked the intern to mince the garlic."

• Verb

  To move or behave in a very delicate, careful, or affected manner.

  - "The actor had to mince his words carefully in the play."
  - "She minced around the subject, not wanting to offend anyone."

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Synonyms

extenuate , palliate , weaken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mincing
dancing , pancing , prancing

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Homonyms

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1. Mincing (English) : The act of chopping food into small pieces.
   

2. Mincing (English) : To move or behave in a very delicate, affected manner.
   

3. Mincing (Scottish) : A type of flat, thin, and often triangular fish slice.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Mincing (English) : The act of chopping food into small pieces.
   

2. Mincing (English) : To move or behave in a very delicate, affected manner.
   

3. Mincing (Scottish) : A type of flat, thin, and often triangular fish slice.
   

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Variants

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mincing , mincingly , mince , minced , mincer , mincers , minces

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Forms

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minced, minces, mincedly

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Etymology

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The word 'mincing' comes from the Old French word 'mincer', meaning 'to crush' or 'to grind'. In English, it has been used since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Mincing is often used in cooking to prepare ingredients for dishes like sausages, meatballs, and burgers.

2. Mincing garlic is a common technique used to release its flavor and aroma.

3. The term 'mincing' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

4. In some cultures, mincing is considered an essential cooking technique, while in others it is not commonly used.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chopping: The general term for cutting food into small pieces.

2. Dicing: A specific method of chopping food into small, uniform cubes.

3. Mincemeat: A mixture of fruits, spices, and sometimes meat, used as a filling for pies.

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Culture

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In literature, mincing is used to describe the way characters speak or behave in a delicate, affected manner. In cooking, mincing is a common technique used to prepare ingredients for various dishes.

How to Memorize "mincing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of chopping an onion into small pieces using a sharp knife.
   - Imagine the chef mincing garlic on a cutting board.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mincing' with the act of preparing food for a delicious meal.
   - Remember that mincing can also mean moving or behaving in a delicate manner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - M-My Ingredients Need Chopping
   - M-Make It Nice And Chopping

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