Definitions for mincing

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mincing minc·ing

Spelling: [min-sing]

IPA: /ˈmɪn sɪŋ/

Mincing is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 59 anagrams from letters in mincing (cgiimnn).

Definitions for mincing

noun

1. something cut up very small; mincemeat.

Idioms

1. not mince words / matters, to speak directly and frankly; be blunt or outspoken:

adjective

1. (of the gait, speech, behavior, etc.) affectedly dainty, nice, or elegant.

verb (used with object)

1. to cut or chop into very small pieces.
2. to soften, moderate, or weaken (one's words), especially for the sake of decorum or courtesy.
3. to perform or utter with affected elegance.
4. to subdivide minutely, as land or a topic for study.

verb (used without object)

1. to walk or move with short, affectedly dainty steps.
2. Archaic. to act or speak with affected elegance.

Origin of mincing

First recorded in 1520-30; mince + -ing²

Examples for mincing

“James Woods has a reputation in the business of not mincing words,” Breitbart posted in September 2013.

He also has a best supporting actor nomination for his mincing, lovestruck Olivia in Twelfth Night.

There is no beating about the bush here, and no mincing of phrases.

"A thousand thanks, Monsieur—no," he answered coldly in his mincing tones.

"I know of no joke, Niece Ruth," said the old lady, with mincing iciness.

Beside the Bishop rode the Prior of Emmet upon a mincing palfrey.

In respect to her bewitching endearments, there's no mincing matters, at all.

The players themselves walked with a mincing step about the table.

There's no need of mincing the matter; we need fear no eavesdropper here.

He slowed down to an alert and mincing walk and then stopped.