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Who is “he” and what, exactly, is he “cooking?” And why is Woody from Toy Story there? The internet moves fast, its slang moves faster, and we’re here to help you keep pace. We’ll fill you in on what “let him cook” means and how to use it, and where in the world wide web it came from. And while you’re here, we’ll arm you with some related terms so that you can get out there and join the discussion.
Things You Should Know
- “Let him cook” means to give someone space and time to do their thing. It’s generally intended as a way to support someone.
- The phrase is also used ironically as a response to someone’s dubious or ridiculous statements or action.
- “Let him cook” was likely coined by the rapper Lil B and his fan base around 2010, and was popularized in American football media and other internet memes.
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- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/let-him-cook/
- ↑ https://www.followchain.org/let-him-cook/
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/let-him-cook-let-that-boy-cook
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/let-russ-cook
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/let-him-cook-let-that-boy-cook
- ↑ https://www.followchain.org/let-him-cook/
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/let-him-cook-let-that-boy-cook
- ↑ https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/parents-guide-slang-your-gen-8216182
- ↑ https://www.followchain.org/let-him-cook/