mince pie

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Meaning · English

An eye.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Gorblimey, guvnor, I couldn't believe me mince pies!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mince pie” mean?

An eye.

Is “mince pie” formal or informal?

mince pie is generally slang.