Overcook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /oʊ.vɚ.kʊk/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overcook is a verb meaning (transitive) To cook for too long or at too high a temperature.
Meaning
(transitive) To cook for too long or at too high a temperature.
More Meanings
- (transitive, slang) To do something to excess; to overdo; to ruin due to excessive effort.
Example Sentences
The runner overcooked it on the first lap, and ended up finishing last.
Word Forms
- overcooks
- overcooking
- overcooked
- over-cook
Antonyms for overcook
Common opposites include undercook.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burn, char, overdo, overbake, overbroil, overboil.
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