- cook
Slang Word: Cook
Gen Z Slang Word Cook is used or popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z). Understand the definition of Cook so that we can better use it. Knowing slang not only helps improve communication skills, but also enhances understanding of the culture of the younger generation and helps to build better relationships between teachers and students and families.
The Definition of Cook
Definition: To "cook", as a verb, is to prepare or initiate a situation with intent of creating a result. The most common uses ("Someone cooked here" and "Let him cook") are a request to give one space to proceed uninterrupted (especially when saying or doing something provocative) in the hope that the result might be entertaining, if not agreeable.
Examples: "Hold on, let him cook."
"Someone cooked here."
Variations: Getting cooked, Being cooked
Origin: Originated within the African-American community. Can be traced back to Lil B. Popularized on Twitter and TikTok for the mainstream in early 2023. Can mean something else given context (See "cooked").