Gen Alpha slang · Verb
cooking
Meaning
Cooking is Gen Alpha slang for doing something impressively well, in progress, used mainly by ages 10–26.
Where it came from
The active form of "let him cook" — the opposite of being cooked, which is confusing and deliberate.
Tone check
A compliment.
Used in a sentence
"He's cooking."
Peak: 2022–2026
Age range: 10–26
Safe for adults to use
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