What Does ‘Cooked’ Mean?
Cooked means you are in serious trouble, have no chance, or are doomed, as in "I forgot the test, I am cooked".
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Examples of ‘Cooked’ in a sentence
- “I haven't started the essay and it is due tomorrow. I am cooked.”
- “The final boss has one hit left. We are cooked.”
Where does ‘Cooked’ come from?
It shares roots with the older phrase "his goose is cooked". The current teen sense spread through gaming and short video; the exact start is unclear.
How to use it, and when not to
Use it to joke about stress. If someone really is struggling, take them seriously rather than reply "cooked".
For parents and teachers
Fine around parents and teachers. Safe. It is dramatic but harmless.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Cooked mean?
Cooked means you are in serious trouble, have no chance, or are doomed, as in "I forgot the test, I am cooked".
Where does Cooked come from?
It shares roots with the older phrase "his goose is cooked". The current teen sense spread through gaming and short video; the exact start is unclear.
Is Cooked OK to say around parents or teachers?
Fine around parents and teachers. Safe. It is dramatic but harmless.
How do you use Cooked in a sentence?
I haven't started the essay and it is due tomorrow. I am cooked. The final boss has one hit left. We are cooked.
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Definition written by VibeDex. Slang changes quickly, so this is a snapshot. Last reviewed 2026-10-23.