overcook

/ ˌəʊvəˈkʊk /

verb

1. to cook (something) until dry, burnt, or inedible

Example Sentences

It does its best to misbehave, transgressing between the real and the imaginary, between emotions dangerously raw and overcooked, breaking boundaries between what we call classical music and what we don’t.

From Los Angeles Times

Tesla shares fell nearly 9% the next day, thanks to world-weary investors who had heard such overcooked claims from him before.

From Los Angeles Times

If your cooked lobster is too stringy or tough, that means it’s been overcooked.

From Salon

Err on the side of caution and take them out early, as you do not want to overcook your shrimp.

From Salon

The bird can get overcooked, the skin too rubbery.

From Seattle Times