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microcook

A functional American verb meaning simply to cook or heat something in a microwave — stripping away the brand name and going straight to describing the action.

ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊˌkɑk126 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A functional American verb meaning simply to cook or heat something in a microwave — stripping away the brand name and going straight to describing the action. While most people just say 'microwave it,' microcook shows up in recipes, food packaging, and casual conversation as a tidy alternative. It has the practical, no-nonsense energy of American kitchen language that wants to sound precise without being fussy.

Just microcook it for two minutes and add a little butter when it comes out.
Origin: American English blend of 'microwave' and 'cook' — a functional verb construction that mirrors similar compound cooking terms. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US) To microwave.

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