Definition of "mincing" []

• Affectedly refined or dainty. (adjective)

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• "Once we’d moved on, we eventually found ourselves pootling (Trix thought the term mincing was not quite a gay enough description for our driving style, and music choices) down the A303, and Trixy decided randomly that, owing to Sherborne having a girls’ school (where my friend Sophie went incidentally) it was obviously a perfect place to stop off for a refreshing glass of wine."
• "Once mincing is done, transfer the pesto into a bowl and add the olive oil."
• "One does very little cutting on vegetables using the tip, though, I do find it useful in mincing garlic and finely dicing onions."