[mɪns], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cut up or grind (food, especially meat) into very small pieces, typically in a machine with revolving blades
(e.g: use a food processor to mince the lamb)

- walk with short quick steps in an affectedly dainty manner
(e.g: there were plenty of secretaries mincing about)


Phrases:
- mince matters
- not mince words

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French mincier, based on Latin minutia ‘smallness’

[mɪns], (Noun)

Definitions:
- minced meat, especially beef
(e.g: stir in the mince and fry until browned)


Phrases:
- mince matters
- not mince words

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French mincier, based on Latin minutia ‘smallness’