What does overcook mean?

v. To cook something for a longer time than needed, making it too hard or too soft, depending on what you're cooking.

overcook

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərˈkʊk/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvəˈkʊk/

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verb

To cook something for a longer time than needed, making it too hard or too soft, depending on what you're cooking.

She accidentally overcooked the pasta, making it too soft and mushy.

To cook something for a longer time than needed, making it too hard or too soft, depending on what you're cooking.

3rd Present overcooks

Past overcooked

Perfect overcooked

Progressive overcooking