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Overcook Definition & Meaning

overcook
verb
  1. cook too long; "The vegetables were completely overcooked"

"Overcook" in song lyrics

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  • "To push and make the system overcook"
    Ugly Duckling — Turn it Up

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Frequently asked questions

What does overcook mean?
cook too long; "The vegetables were completely overcooked"
What part of speech is overcook?
Overcook is a verb.

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