\ ˈku̇k-ˌȯf
, -ˌäf \
, -ˌäf \
Definition of cook-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a cooking competition
cook off
verb
cooked off; cooking off; cooks off
Definition of cook off (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Cook-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cook-off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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