Pronunciation: [mˈɪnsəz] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "mincers" is /ˈmɪnsərz/. The word is spelled with a "c" instead of an "s" at the end because it is a plural form of the noun "mincer." The "er" ending on the word "mincer" indicates that it is a person or thing that performs the action of the verb "to mince." Therefore, when you add the plural "s" to "mincers" you get a word that means multiple people or things that perform the action of mincing.
The term "mincers" has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. In one sense, "mincers" can refer to small kitchen utensils specifically designed for chopping or grinding meat into smaller pieces. These tools usually consist of a handle and sharp, curved blades, enabling users to finely mince meat or other ingredients. Mincers are commonly used in cooking to prepare minced meat for various recipes, such as burgers, meatballs, or sausages.
On the other hand, "mincers" can also be a slang term used to describe individuals who behave or speak in an affected, exaggeratedly polite, or insincere manner. In this sense, "mincers" often indicate individuals who are pretentious, theatrical, or overly concerned with appearance and social norms. This term is particularly employed to criticize people who are perceived as putting on an artificial persona or being disingenuous, typically for the purpose of gaining social acceptance or manipulating others.
Overall, "mincers" can refer to either kitchen utensils used for grinding meat or individuals who behave in an affected and insincere manner. The specific meaning of the term can be discerned from the context in which it is used.
The term "mincers" has its etymology rooted in the Middle English word "mincen" which itself derived from the Old French word "mincier". Both of these words ultimately trace back to the Latin verb "minuere", meaning "to make smaller" or "to reduce". In particular, "mincier" in Old French referred to the act of cutting or chopping something into small pieces, often in the context of preparing food ingredients. Over time, the word "mince" came to be associated with finely chopping or dicing ingredients, and the term "mincers" became used to describe individuals who perform the task of mincing.
