Chef Mike

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Etymology

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From chef +‎ Mike, with the given name Mike from the beginning of microwave.

Proper noun

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Chef Mike

  1. (slang, cooking, humorous) A microwave oven.
    • 2010, Doreen Alsen, Mike's Best Bet:
      She punched a few buttons and let Chef Mike work his magic.
    • 2015, Allison Spie, Soothsayer: Magic Is All Around Us:
      Using the tips of my fingers, I delicately removed the piping hot tray from Chef Mike and popped it on a plate.
    • 2018, Darren Purchese, Chefs Host Christmas Too: A cook's guide to blitzing the holiday season:
      Microwave oven: This is perfect for melting small quantities of chocolate. Think of Chef Mike as your own little sous chef.