Mince

Mince

MINCE /หˆmince/
Noun United Kingdom

Ground beef.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Mince, that is."
"I've never seen such a Mince in all my life."

Etymology & History

British term for ground meat (American: ground beef/hamburger meat). From French 'mince' (make small). Shepherd's pie, cottage pie use mince. Americans specify 'ground beef', British just say 'mince'.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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