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cheffy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈʃɛfi/

Etymology

From chef + -y.

Meanings

1. (informal) Of food: elaborate and complex, like that prepared by an expert chef.
   • “I'm just wondering whether it might be too... cheffy. Does it really say comfort food?” 2016, Cathy Bramley, The Plumberry School of Comfort Food, page 87:
   • The cooking is never less than stunning - and significantly, in this era of "cheffy" food and big egos, the creator of this wonderful food describes himself simply as "owner cook" […] 2006, Georgina Campbell, Marianne Heron, Georgina Campbell's Ireland for Garden Lovers, page 147:

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