What does mincing mean?
Definitions for mincing
ˈmɪn sɪŋminc·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
dainty, mincing, niminy-piminy, prim, tweeadjective
affectedly dainty or refined
Wikipedia
Mincing
Mincing is a food preparation technique in which food ingredients are finely divided into uniform pieces. Minced food is in smaller pieces than diced or chopped foods, and is often prepared with a chef's knife or food processor, or in the case of meat by a specialised meat grinder. For a true mince, the effect is to create a closely bonded mixture of ingredients and a soft or pasty texture. However, in many recipes, the intention is for firmer foods such as onions and other root vegetables to remain in individual chunks when minced.Flavoring ingredients such as garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs may be minced in this way to distribute flavor more evenly in a mixture. Additionally bruising of the tissue can release juices and oils to deliver flavors uniformly in a sauce. Mincemeat tarts/mince pies and pâtés employ mincing in the preparation of mouldable paste. Meat is also minced and this cooking technique is used in Greek cuisine.
ChatGPT
mincing
Mincing generally refers to cutting or chopping something, especially food, into very small, fine pieces. It can also refer to a manner of walking or a way of speaking that is delicate, careful, or affectedly dainty.
Webster Dictionary
Mincingadjective
that minces; characterized by primness or affected nicety
Wikidata
Mincing
Mincing is a food preparation technique in which food ingredients are finely divided into uniform pieces. Minced food is in smaller pieces than diced or chopped foods, and is often prepared with a chef's knife or food processor. For a true mince, the effect is to create a closely bonded mixture of ingredients and a soft or pasty texture. However, in many recipes, the intention is for firmer foods such as onions and other root vegetables to remain in individual chunks when minced. Flavoring ingredients such as garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs may be minced in this way to distribute flavor more evenly in a mixture. Additionally bruising of the tissue can release juices and oils to deliver flavors uniformly in a sauce. Mincemeat tarts and pâtés employ mincing in the preparation of moldable paste. Meat is also minced and this cooking technique is used in Greek cuisine.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mincing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mincing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of mincing in a Sentence
Police! Don’t move! yes. I’m not mincing words here.
Yes. I’m not mincing words here, in my opinion he should never have a badge again because I think it’s people like him that give the entire force a bad name.
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