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Chef Mike en · PROPN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From chef + Mike (“the given name Mike as the first syllable of microwave”).

Meanings

1. (humorous, slang) A microwave oven.
   • She punched a few buttons and let Chef Mike work his magic. 2010, Doreen Alsen, Mike's Best Bet:
   • Using the tips of my fingers, I delicately removed the piping hot tray from Chef Mike and popped it on a plate. 2015, Allison Spie, Soothsayer: Magic Is All Around Us:
   • Microwave oven: This is perfect for melting small quantities of chocolate. Think of Chef Mike as your own little sous chef. 2018, Darren Purchese, Chefs Host Christmas Too: A cook's guide to blitzing the holiday season:

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