mincing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /mɪns/

Definition

To cut or grind food, especially meat, into very small pieces.

Examples

• The chef began to mince the garlic finely for the sauce.

• She decided to mince the beef herself instead of buying pre-minced meat.

• For the shepherd's pie, you need to mince the lamb before cooking it.

How to Use mincing

mince (something) finely (collocation)

To cut something into very small pieces. — "Please mince the onions finely for the salsa."

mince up (phrasal verb)

To cut or grind food into small pieces. — "We decided to mince up the leftover chicken for sandwiches."

not mince words (idiom)

To speak very directly and frankly, without politeness. — "She did not mince words when expressing her disappointment."

Synonyms of mincing

Words with a similar meaning to mincing:

• chop
• grind
• dice
• shred

Antonyms of mincing

Words with the opposite meaning to mincing:

• whole
• slice

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