Meaning & Definition of word "Mincemeat"
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Mincemeat
/ˈmɪnəsˌmiːt/
noun:
- 1. A mixture of finely chopped or ground dried fruits, spices, and sometimes meat, traditionally used as a filling for pies and pastries.
- Example: She prepared a delicious apple pie with homemade mincemeat.
- 2. A filling for pies consisting of chopped fruit, suet, sugar, and spices.
- Example: One of my favorite holiday treats is mincemeat tarts.
- 3. Historical usage referred to a mixture of meat and other ingredients, but now typically refers to the sweet fruit mixture.
- Example: The mincemeat was a popular dish during the Victorian era, often enjoyed during festive celebrations.
Etymology
From the medieval English 'mince' meaning to chop finely, and 'meat' referring to food in general.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mincemeat pie:
A pie filled with mincemeat mixture, typically served during Christmas.
made mincemeat of:
To defeat someone easily or to destroy something.
Related Words
mince:
To cut into very small pieces.
mincer:
A device or machine used to mince food.
mincemeat pie:
A pie made with a filling of mincemeat.
Slang Meanings of mincemeat
Meaning: To criticize or belittle decisively.
Example Sentence: He mincemeat-ed his opponent in the debate.
Meaning: To make a mess of something or to ruin it.
Example Sentence: They mincemeat-ed the project with their careless mistakes.