ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: alteration of minced meat, from minced (past participle of mince ) (I) + meat
1. : minced meat
2. : a finely chopped and usually cooked mixture of raisins, apples, spices, and other ingredients with or without meat and suet
3. : something felt to resemble finely chopped meat ; specifically : a state of destruction or annihilation — used in the phrase make mincemeat of
science making mincemeat of the old-time religion — F.L.Allen
making mincemeat of the inhabitants — Richard Joseph