General
mince
What does mince mean?
To walk with short, dainty, affected steps — all swish and attitude. In Polari it's the camp strut, a way of moving that announces itself. Equal parts how-you-walk and how-you-own-the-room.
"She minced down the seafront like it was a Paris runway."
Origin
Standard English 'mince' (to walk with affected daintiness) absorbed into Polari, the British gay cant. The wider word predates Polari but the camp, swishing connotation is its calling card.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mince' mean?
It means minced or ground meat, usually beef, and is a staple of home cooking.
Is 'mince' the same as ground beef?
Yes, 'mince' is the British and Australasian term for what Americans call ground beef.
How do you use 'mince' in a sentence?
You might say 'I'm making a mince pie for tea' to mean a savoury minced-beef pie.
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