Mincer means: In British slang, a mincer is a derogatory term for an effeminate gay man - derived from 'mince' . In its neutral sense it refers to a kitchen appliance for grinding meat. The derogatory slang. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described.
mincer
In British slang, a mincer is a derogatory term for an effeminate gay man — derived from 'mince' (to walk with small, affected steps, associated with stereotypically effeminate movement).
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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK
In British slang, a mincer is a derogatory term for an effeminate gay man — derived from 'mince' (to walk with small, affected steps, associated with stereotypically effeminate movement). In its neutral sense it refers to a kitchen appliance for grinding meat. The derogatory slang sense is offensive and homophobic in register.
The kitchen mincer was buried at the back of a cupboard and hadn't been used in years.
Origin: From 'mince' (to walk in an affected, dainty manner) + '-er' (agent suffix); the derogatory sense links effeminacy to this stereotyped gait. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
For parents
Mincer means: In British slang, a mincer is a derogatory term for an effeminate gay man - derived from 'mince' . In its neutral sense it refers to a kitchen appliance for grinding meat. The derogatory slang. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described.
For ESL learners
mincer means: In British slang, a mincer is a derogatory term for an effeminate gay man - derived from 'mince' . In its neutral sense it refers to a kitchen appliance for grinding meat. The. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
Someone who minces.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
A kitchen utensil used for mincing meat, etc.
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#4·Apr 27, 2026UK
(British, slang, derogatory) A homosexual male.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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