Definition of OVERCOOK

overcook

Verb

  • cook too long
    • "The vegetables were completely overcooked"
  • To cook for too long or at too high a temperature.
  • To do something to excess; to overdo.

Examples

  • "The runner overcooked it on the first lap, and ended up finishing last."

Origin / Etymology

From over- + cook.

Antonyms

undercook

Scrabble Score: 17

overcook is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overcook is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overcook is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

overcook is a valid Words With Friends word