- cooked
Slang Word: Cooked
Gen Z Slang Word Cooked is used or popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z). Understand the definition of Cooked 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 Cooked
Definition: When a person or subject is "Cooked" (As an adjective), it's the state of being in any sort of danger, physical, emotional, of failure, or of reputation. Can be used in a similar fashion to "Doomed." It can also mean to have been humiliated, embarrassed, or messed up in some way.
Examples: "We're down 20 points, we are so cooked."
"He just cooked her in the debate."
"This generation is cooked."
Variations: See above.
Origin: Popularized on Twitter in early 2023. Can mean something else given context (See "cook" above).