chef's kiss

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A gesture in which the fingers and thumb of one hand are pinched together, kissed, and…

   A gesture in which the fingers and thumb of one hand are pinched together, kissed, and then blown away, signifying that something is delicious or exquisite.

   • They would sample a spoonful of the sauce, go Ahhh, blow a French chef's kiss, and make their suggestions as to what little touch would lift it to the airy regions of perfection.
   • Some are, like the actress Tavi Gevinson, 21, who reviewed the experience by bringing her fingers to her lips and smacking a “chef’s kiss,” […]
   • The cheese Rangoon was worthy of a dramatic chef's kiss.
2. 2

   A thing considered extraordinary of its kind.

   • #4 is just *chef’s kiss.* .
3. 3

   Used to express that something is exquisite.

   • And when Jacobin tweeted that "Gritty is a worker." Ooohh boy. *chef's kiss*
   • Try the bluefin tuna, the crispy nori roll with wagyu steak tartare (so good), and the yuzu mousse (lemon, cream and thyme crumble disguised as a whole lemon) for dessert. *Chef's kiss*

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