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No, TikTok and Twitter/X users aren’t literally grilled, but they definitely get burned! In short, “I’m cooked” just means “I’m in trouble,” but there’s more to it. That’s why we’re here to explain the various definitions, how to use the slang term, where it comes from, and similar expressions to use online.
“I’m cooked” means you’re done, exhausted, or generally struggling. People often use it on TikTok to describe their relationship woes, saying “I’m cooked” after listing a dating red flag or even their own. It also means “humiliated” or “dominated”.
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