1. cuts (food, especially meat) into very small pieces
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘mince’
2. walks with short, quick steps in an affected or dainty manner
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘mince’
3. speaks in a restrained or euphemistic way to avoid offense
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘mince’; often used in negative constructions

Examples

• She minces the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
• The recipe calls for meat that minces easily.
• He minces across the stage in his theatrical performance.
• The cat minces delicately around the puddles.
• She never minces words when giving feedback.
• The politician minces his statements to avoid controversy.
• The chef minces fresh herbs for the garnish.