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The correct spelling is mincing.

How to pronounce mincing

verb

Say it like: Min-sin-g

The correct spelling is mincing. To make less; make small. For example: "Butchers often use machines to mince meat."

Usage Examples

Butchers often use machines to mince meat.

a minced oath

I love going to gay bars and seeing drag queens mince around on stage.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make less; make small.
  2. 2.To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise.
  3. 3.To effect mincingly.
  4. 4.To cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.
  5. 5.To suppress or weaken the force of

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is minced.

adjective

  1. 1.Affectedly dainty.

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