Cooking Vocabulary

adjective Chock full is an adjective that means completely full or filled to capacity.

• The textbook was chock full of valuable information on the subject.
• The fridge is chock full of leftovers from last night's dinner.
• Her closet is chock full of trendy clothes and accessories.
• His mind was chock full of creative ideas for the project.

noun a short, low sound made by a chicken or similar bird

verb to make a short, low sound like a chicken

• The sound of a chicken's cluck echoed through the farmyard.
• I heard the hen cluck loudly as she laid an egg.
• Stop clucking about it, it's not a big deal.
• The old man's voice had a distinctive cluck to it, like he had smoked cigars for years.

noun a term used in golf to describe a bad shot

verb to hit or punch someone

adjective of poor quality or not up to standard

• The baker made a delicious duff cake for the event.
• I could really go for a slice of duff right now.
• Let's grab some duff and chill at the park.
• His excuse was a duff, no one believed him.

noun a tiny speck of dirt or other substance resembling a fly dropping

• The flyspeck on the painting was barely noticeable.
• There's a tiny flyspeck on your shirt.
• I can't believe you're making such a big deal out of a little flyspeck.
• In the grand scheme of things, that mistake is just a flyspeck.

noun a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

adjective relating to a kitchen or suitable for use in a kitchen

• The chef spent hours perfecting the dishes in the kitchen.
• I'll meet you in the kitchen for a snack later.
• Let's hang out in the kitchen and chat.
• The kitchen of creativity is where ideas are cooked up and served to the world.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'ready-made' can also be used as a noun to refer to a product that is already made and available for use

adjective an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'ready-made' describes a product that is already made and available for use

• The company offers a range of ready-made solutions for businesses looking to streamline their operations.
• I love using ready-made cake mix because it's so easy to bake a delicious dessert quickly.
• I can't be bothered to cook tonight, let's just grab some ready-made meals from the store.
• She always has a ready-made excuse for not completing her work on time.

verb to emit a strong, unpleasant smell

adjective emitting a strong, unpleasant smell

• The garbage bin was reeking with a foul odor that needed to be addressed immediately.
• I walked into the kitchen and it was reeking of burnt toast.
• The alleyway was reeking of trouble, so we decided to steer clear of it.
• His reputation was reeking of dishonesty after the scandal broke out.

adjective having a sharp, pungent flavor

• The tangy flavor of the lemon added a refreshing touch to the dish.
• I love the tangy taste of pickles on my sandwich.
• This tangy sauce is lit, it really kicks up the flavor!
• Her sharp wit had a tangy edge that kept everyone on their toes.

verb to draw a sword or weapon from its sheath

• The knight unsheathed his sword before entering the battlefield.
• He quickly unsheathed his pocket knife to open the package.
• I saw him unsheathe his gun during the confrontation.
• She was hesitant to unsheathe her emotions and show vulnerability.

noun a noun representing something that is edible or fit to be eaten

• The chef prepared a variety of comestible dishes for the dinner party.
• I'm craving some comestible snacks right now.
• Let's grab some comestibles and have a picnic in the park.
• Her words were like comestibles for my soul, providing comfort and nourishment.