mince

To cut or chop into very small pieces.

To subdivide (land, for example) into minute parts.

To pronounce in an affected way, as with studied elegance and refinement.

To moderate, restrain, or euphemize (words) for the sake of politeness and decorum.

To walk with very short steps or with exaggerated primness.

To speak in an affected way.

Finely chopped food, especially mincemeat.

To make less; make small; specifically, to cut or chop into very small pieces: as, to mince meat.

To lessen; diminish; especially, to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimize.