chef up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To prepare a meal.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make a dish using advanced culinary techniques and unusual ingredients or combinations of ingredients; to add such techniques and ingredients to a classic dish.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To attack with a knife.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chef up” mean?
To prepare a meal.
Is “chef up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.