undercook
|un-der-cook|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˌʌndərˈkʊk/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈkʊk/
insufficiently cooked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undercook' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'insufficiently' and the verb 'cook' meaning 'to prepare food by heating.'
Historical Evolution
'undercook' was formed by combining the prefix 'under-' with the verb 'cook' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cook insufficiently,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45