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Adjective: mincing  min(t)-sing
  1. Affectedly dainty or refined
    "She walked with mincing steps across the room";
    - niminy-piminy, prim, twee [Brit]
Verb: mince  min(t)s
  1. Cut into small pieces
    "mince the garlic"
     
  2. Walk daintily
    "She minced down the street"
     
  3. Make less severe or harsh
    "She minced her words to avoid causing offence";
    - soften, moderate

See also: refined

Type of: alter, change, chop, chop up, modify, walk

Encyclopedia: Mincing

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