Mincer

/ˈmɪnsər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device or machine used for mincing food, typically meat.

She used the mincer to prepare ground beef for the tacos.

A person or thing that minces.

The chef is known as a master mincer, creating perfect cuts for his dishes.

Middle English, from 'mince', meaning to cut into small pieces.

minced words

To speak in an indirect or ambiguous manner.

mince no words

To speak frankly without avoiding topics.

mince

To cut food into very small pieces.

mincing

The act of cutting food into small pieces.

To be overly careful with words.

He tends to mince his words when discussing sensitive topics.

To act in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.

She minced around the stage, playing up the character.