Phrase guide

what's cooking

intj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • Hi there babe, what's cooking?
  • What's cooking, good-looking?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

Expression of concern, asking for an explanation, similar to what's going on?; what's the problem?; what gives?

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Icelandic: hvað segist? — greeting
  • Icelandic: hvað er títt? — greeting
  • Italian: cosa sta succendendo? — greeting
  • Italian: che succede? — greeting
  • Latin: quid rei est? — greeting
  • Polish: co tam? — greeting
  • Romanian: ce mai faci? — greeting
  • Romanian: cum o mai duci? — greeting
  • Serbo-Croatian: ŝto ima? — greeting
  • Italian: cosa sta succedendo? — request for an explanation
  • Polish: co się dzieje? — request for an explanation
  • Romanian: ce se întâmplă? — request for an explanation