cook out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cook a group meal outside as a family, workplace or other social unit.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nấu ăn ngoài trời cho một nhóm bữa ăn như gia đình, nơi làm việc hoặc đơn vị xã hội khác
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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 cook (something) sufficiently.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cook out” mean?
To cook a group meal outside as a family, workplace or other social unit.
Is “cook out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.