"mincing" in the verb sense
1. mince, soften, moderate
make less severe or harsh
"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
2. mince
walk daintily
"She minced down the street"
3. mince
cut into small pieces
"mince the garlic"
"mincing" in the adjective sense
1. mincing, niminy-piminy, prim, twee
affectedly dainty or refined
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