overcook
Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈkʊk]
Word
Context: "cooking"
(verb) to cook food for too long, making it dry or tough. Think of it as leaving your dinner on the stove too long, so it ends up burnt or hard instead of tasty.
Example
I tried not to overcook the chicken, and it turned out juicy and delicious.
Example
If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
Example
Did you overcook the vegetables again?
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