Mincemeat Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)

mincemeat

/ˈmɪnsˌmiːt/

noun

mincemeat

/ˈmɪnsˌmiːt/

noun

Britannica Dictionary definition of MINCEMEAT

1

:

meat that has been cut into very small pieces

:

minced meat

2

:

a mixture of raisins, apples, spices, etc., that is used especially in pies

  • mincemeat pie

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make mincemeat (out) of

informal

:

to destroy, ruin, or defeat (someone or something) in a very thorough and complete way

  • Last year's champions have been making mincemeat out of the competition again this year.

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