mincing

[US]/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈmɪnsɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.affectedly dainty or refined
v.the present participle of mince, meaning to cut into small pieces

Phrases & Collocations

mincing words

mincing about

mincing steps

mincing tone

mincing manner

mincing speech

mincing dance

mincing laughter

mincing gestures

mincing attitude

Example Sentences

he was mincing his words to avoid hurting her feelings.

she walked in a mincing manner, trying to appear graceful.

minced meat is often used in various recipes.

the chef was mincing garlic for the sauce.

he spoke in a mincing tone that annoyed everyone.

she had a mincing laugh that made her sound insincere.

minced phrases can sometimes obscure the main point.

he was mincing around the issue instead of addressing it directly.

she prefers mincing her vegetables for a finer texture.

the character in the play had a mincing way of speaking.

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