bake off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cook (something) by baking.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When you finish baking off the first batch, start the second.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be cooked by baking.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To cook off or reduce by baking.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bake off” mean?
To cook (something) by baking.
Is “bake off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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