what's cooking
A greeting, similar to how are you?A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?
» What's cooking in the kitchen?
Was köchelt denn da in der Küche vor sich hin? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Что там готовится на кухне? — marafon
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2 languagesExamples
2 sentencesWhat's cooking in the kitchen?
ruЧто там готовится на кухне? — marafon
deWas köchelt denn da in der Küche vor sich hin? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
What's cooking on the stove?
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, informal)A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?
Hi there babe, what's cooking?
What's cooking, good-looking?
(idiomatic)Expression of concern, asking for an explanation, similar to what's going on?; what's the problem?; what gives?
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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