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overcook

The correct spelling is overcook.

How to pronounce overcook

verb

Say it like: Ove-rcoo-k

The correct spelling is overcook. To cook for too long or at too high a temperature. For example: "The runner overcooked it on the first lap, and ended up finishing last."

Usage Examples

The runner overcooked it on the first lap, and ended up finishing last.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cook for too long or at too high a temperature.
  2. 2.To do something to excess; to overdo.

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