Cooked definition: what "Cooked" means and examples
February 10, 2026
A term meaning someone is completely finished, defeated, or has no hope in a situation.
If a child says "I’m cooked," they mean they have failed a test, ruined a relationship, or are socially "done." In the looksmaxxing world, it’s often used fatally: "I’m 5'5 and have a weak chin, I'm cooked." It carries a sense of finality and hopelessness that can be quite negative if used frequently.
Examples:
- "I didn't study for the mocks at all, I am absolutely cooked."
- "Did you see his hair? He is cooked for the prom."
- "If I don't get these new trainers, my social life is cooked."
We've compiled this dictionary of common teen slang to help parents communicate with their kids. SafetyMode is the world's most advanced parental safety app for phones, making any Android phone safe for kids. You can find out more and download the app just here.
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