Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
verb to walk or move in an affectedly dainty manner
A1 She was mincing garlic for the pasta sauce.
A2 The chef was mincing onions to add to the stir-fry.
B1 He was mincing his words to avoid hurting her feelings.
B2 The politician was mincing his words during the press conference.
C1 The author was mincing words in order to create a more nuanced narrative.
C2 The lawyer was mincing words during the cross-examination to avoid revealing too much information.
adjective referring to behavior that is affectedly dainty or delicate
A1 She was mincing garlic for the pasta sauce.
A2 The chef was mincing onions to add to the stew.
B1 The mincing steps of the ballet routine required precision and grace.
B2 Her mincing criticism of the project was not well-received by the team.
C1 The politician's mincing response to the controversial question did not satisfy the audience.
C2 The author's mincing portrayal of the characters added depth and complexity to the novel.
formal The chef was meticulously mincing garlic for the pasta sauce.
informal She was mincing around the kitchen, trying to avoid making a mess.
slang Stop mincing words and just tell me the truth.
figurative His mincing steps betrayed his nervousness during the presentation.
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