Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-cooked
Adjective
/ˈhæfˌkʊkt/
Definition
Partially cooked but not completely finished.
Examples
- The chicken was half-cooked and unsafe to eat.
- She served half-cooked pasta, which was chewy and hard.
- The chef warned us that the dish could be half-cooked if not served immediately.
Meaning
The term ‘half-cooked’ refers to food that has been cooked to some extent but remains raw or undercooked in parts. It often suggests that the food has not reached the proper temperature or texture for consumption.
Synonyms
- Undercooked
- Partially cooked
- Raw
- Unfinished
