Definition of «cook»

“Cook” in internet slang, especially in the progressive form “cooking,” means performing impressively or making promising progress. It is usually enthusiastic praise, often suggesting that someone’s work is coming together better than expected. The expression is common in casual online conversation, gaming communities, fandoms, and comment sections where supporters encourage a creator or performer. It is deliberately playful because the imagined “cooking” treats skillful work like a meal being prepared, and it can be used either sincerely or with amused exaggeration.