Meaning & use

cheffing

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Working as a chef, or preparing and cooking food, especially skillfully or elaborately.

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He spent ten years cheffing in some of the city's busiest kitchens before opening his own restaurant.

She loves cheffing up a big Sunday roast for the whole family.

A note on using this word

"Cheffing" is an informal verb formed from the noun "chef," commonly used in casual conversation about professional or home cooking.

Words with a similar meaning

cooking

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