mince

intransitive verb

To cut or chop into very small pieces.

intransitive verb

To subdivide (land, for example) into minute parts.

intransitive verb

To pronounce in an affected way, as with studied elegance and refinement.

intransitive verb

To moderate, restrain, or euphemize (words) for the sake of politeness and decorum.

intransitive verb

To walk with very short steps or with exaggerated primness.

intransitive verb

To speak in an affected way.

noun

Finely chopped food, especially mincemeat.

To make less; make small; specifically, to cut or chop into very small pieces: as, to mince meat.

To lessen; diminish; especially, to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimize.