uncook
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Meaning · English
To repair (an MP3 audio file) that has been damaged ("cooked") by being converted through a text format and having line breaks applied to it.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hi all! I have developed a freeware utility to uncook MP3's...
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 “uncook” mean?
To repair (an MP3 audio file) that has been damaged ("cooked") by being converted through a text format and having line breaks applied to it.
Is “uncook” formal or informal?
uncook is generally slang.