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Synonyms of undercook

7 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for undercook is subcook. Other synonyms of undercook are subchef, underchef and sous-chef. The opposite of undercook is scorch.

Synonyms and similar words for undercook

nounA subordinate cook.

  • subcookA subsidiary or assistant cook.
  • sous-chefThe chef underneath the head chef in the chef's hierarchy.
  • subchefA subsidiary or assistant chef.
  • underchefA subordinate chef.
  • chef de partieA chef in charge of a particular area of production in the kitchen, such as fish or roast meats.
  • station chefSynonym of chef de partie.
  • line cookSynonym of chef de partie.

Opposite of undercook

verbTo cook insufficiently.

verbTo underdo.

Meaning of undercook

  1. verb To cook insufficiently.
  2. verb To underdo.
  3. noun A subordinate cook.

Full definition of undercook

Questions about synonyms of undercook

What is another word for undercook?
Undercook has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as subcook, subchef, underchef and sous-chef.
What is the opposite of undercook?
The opposite of undercook is scorch.
What does undercook mean?
Undercook means to cook insufficiently.

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