half-cooked
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/ˈhæf kʊkt/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːf kʊkt/
partially cooked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'half-cooked' originates from the combination of 'half,' meaning 'partially,' and 'cooked,' meaning 'prepared by heating.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'half-cooked' has been used in English to describe food that is not fully prepared.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'partially prepared by heating,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
partially cooked; not fully cooked or prepared.
The chicken was half-cooked, so we had to put it back in the oven.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41