Cooked
Defeated
Example
Man, we’re down 30 points with two minutes left. This game is over
Yeah, we’re cooked. Might as well start packing up
The grim realization that you are cooked
Related Slang
| Rinsed | Defeated |
| HHIS | Hanging head in shame |
| Hold this L | You lose |
| Take the L | Take the loss |
| Pwn3d | Owned |
| pwnd | Owned |
| Pwnage | Ownage |
| Ragequit | To angrily quit a game |
| Rekt | Wrecked |
| Get oofed | Get wrecked |
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Cooked is slang for being wholly defeated, doomed, or out of options. People often use it in competitive settings like sports, gaming, or arguments to describe someone with no chance of recovery, similar to when food is overdone beyond saving (that burnt supper you left too long in the oven).
It has been popularized through online communities, sports commentary, and casual conversation, often carrying a blunt but humorous tone. While it can be used in serious situations, people commonly use it in informal, competitive, or high-stakes scenarios where someone has clearly lost.
For example, if a team is losing by a wide margin with little time left, fans might say, "They're cooked." Or, if one side in a fight or debate is overwhelmed and unable to respond effectively, people may shout out "You're cooked! Give up!"