Definition
Third-person declaration that someone is performing exceptionally well, on a hot streak, or making excellent progress on something. A confidence statement about another's competence or momentum.
Example Usage
Did you see his presentation? He's cooking—that's the best work he's done all year.
Origin
Informal extension of 'cooking' (q.v.) applied to a specific person's performance or streak.
Fun Fact
Frequently used in live sports broadcasting to indicate a player is in peak form during a game.
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See “he's cooking” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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