verb
definition
To make less; make small.
definition
To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise.
definition
To effect mincingly.
definition
To cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.
example
Butchers often use machines to mince meat.
definition
To suppress or weaken the force of
synonyms
definition
To say or utter vaguely, not directly or frankly
example
a minced oath
definition
To affect; to pronounce affectedly or with an accent.
definition
To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.
definition
To act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner.
example
I love going to gay bars and seeing drag queens mince around on stage.