chef's kiss
Originating from Italian culture, a 'chef's kiss' has become a popular gesture and phrase to signify excellence or perfection, often used both sincerely and sarcastically.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, slang)A gesture where the fingers and thumb are pinched together, kissed, and then moved away to signify something is excellent.
Example
- The homemade pasta was a chef's kiss.
B2Internet
(informal, slang, sarcastic)An expression used to indicate something is of the highest quality or exceptionally well done, often used sarcastically.
Example
- Her witty comment on the post was a chef's kiss.