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Definition of overcook

overcook

/ˌoʊvərˈkʊk/
o · ver · cook
Adjective:overcooked
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Past Simple:overcooked
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Past Participle:overcooked
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Present Participle:overcooking
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overcook Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, causing it to lose flavor, moisture, or texture.

Example

"Be careful not to overcook the salmon, or it will become dry and tough."

2

British To ruin or spoil a plan, idea, or performance by elaborating on it excessively or trying too hard.

Example

"The director was careful not to overcook the dramatic tension in the final scene."

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• Rhymes for overcook

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overcook. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overcook
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