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minces
What does minces mean?
The shortened form of 'mince pies', Cockney rhyming slang for eyes.
"Keep your minces peeled for the turning on the left."
Origin
Clip of 'mince pies' ('pies' rhymes with 'eyes').
Frequently asked questions
What does 'minces' mean?
It means 'eyes'. It's the shortened form of 'mince pies', Cockney rhyming slang where 'pies' rhymes with 'eyes'.
How do you use 'minces'?
Often in phrases about looking, e.g. 'keep your minces peeled' meaning keep your eyes open.
Where does it come from?
From 'mince pies', a festive food; 'pies' rhymes with 'eyes', and the phrase gets clipped to 'minces'.
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