Chef’s Kiss

Pronunciation: /ʃɛfs kɪs/

Definitions of chef’s kiss

noun a gesture made by kissing one's fingertips and then gesturing toward something to indicate perfection or excellence

Example Sentences

A1 I tried the new recipe and it was chef's kiss.

A2 The pasta dish she made was chef's kiss.

B1 The chef's kiss dessert was the highlight of the meal.

B2 The presentation of the dish was truly chef's kiss.

C1 The chef's kiss quality of the ingredients elevated the dish to another level.

C2 The chef's kiss flavors in the dish left a lasting impression on the diners.

Examples of chef’s kiss in a Sentence

formal The dish was prepared with such precision and skill that it truly deserved a chef's kiss.

informal When I took a bite of the pasta, all I could think was 'chef's kiss!'

slang That new bakery on the corner is so good, their pastries are straight up chef's kiss.

figurative The way she handled the difficult situation was like a chef's kiss, perfect and flawless.

Grammatical Forms of chef’s kiss

• past tense: chef’s kissed
• plural: chef’s kisses
• comparative: more chef’s kiss
• superlative: most chef’s kiss
• present tense: chef’s kisses
• future tense: will chef’s kiss
• perfect tense: have chef’s kissed
• continuous tense: is chef’s kissing
• singular: chef’s kiss
• positive degree: chef’s kiss
• infinitive: to chef’s kiss
• gerund: chef’s kissing
• participle: chef’s kissed

Origin and Evolution of chef’s kiss

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The term 'chef's kiss' originated from the Italian gesture 'fare la bella figura', which means to make a good impression or to show off. This gesture involves kissing one's fingertips and then flicking them outwards as a sign of approval or excellence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'chef's kiss' has been adopted into English language as a gesture or expression of approval or perfection, especially in the context of food or cooking. It has evolved to convey a sense of excellence or satisfaction in various situations, not just limited to culinary contexts.