shake and bake
The term "shake and bake" has diverse meanings, from a cooking method to various slang uses in military and general contexts.
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Definition
B1Cooking
(general)A method of preparing food by coating it in a seasoned breading mixture and baking it.
Example
- For dinner, we decided to shake and bake the chicken.
B2Military
(slang, historical)A non-commissioned officer who has been promoted quickly through a special course with little practical experience.
Example
- The new sergeant was a shake and bake, fresh out of NCO school.
B2General
(informal)Describes something done quickly, easily, or in an improvised manner.
Example
- The project was a shake and bake effort, put together in just a few hours.
C1Illicit Drug Production
(technical, illegal)A method for producing methamphetamine using a single container, which is highly dangerous.
Example
- Authorities discovered a shake and bake lab in the abandoned house.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shake and bake":
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