mince
Translation
to chop finely, to grind
Examples
Mince two cloves of garlic.
Mince two cloves of garlic.
He didn't mince his words about the poor service.
He didn't mince his words about the poor service.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cut (sth.) into very small pieces. Mince two cloves of garlic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chop, dice, grind
Etymology
From Old French 'mincier' (to make small), from 'mince' (small).
Memory Tips
Imagine mincing garlic into tiny, 'minute' pieces.