mince

v

1. dice, hash, cube, chop up, chop, cut up, slice; splinter, sliver, crumble, crumb, fragment, break up; subdivide, divide up, Inf. divvy, apportion, partition.

2. euphemize, speak in euphemisms, use nice or mild or delicate language, use delicate speech, soften one's speech, curb one's speech, hold one's tongue.

3. attitudinize, strike a pose, pose, put on airs, be affected, put on a show; act or be dainty or delicate, effeminate, Inf. extend one's pinkie; simper, lisp; pussyfoot, take baby steps, putter, walk like a girl or woman, Sl. swish.