Definition

Noun: 1. Male cook: A man whose job is to prepare and cook food, especially in a military, institutional, or informal context. The term often carries a slightly informal or colloquial tone. 2. Brother (figurative): In specific contexts, particularly within groups like military units, it can be used as a friendly, familial term for a male cook, implying a close-knit relationship.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh nuôi trong đơn vị nấu ăn rất ngon. (The male cook in the unit cooks very well.)
  • Mọi người trong công ty đều quý mến anh nuôi. (Everyone in the company is fond of the male cook.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used within specific communities (e.g., military, boarding schools, large companies) to refer to the person responsible for communal meals. It is more specific and context-bound than the general term (chef/cook).

Variants and Related Words

• Đầu bếp (noun): Chef, cook (general, formal term).
• Người nấu ăn (noun phrase): Person who cooks (neutral description).
• Bếp trưởng (noun): Head chef.

Synonyms

• Người nấu bếp: Person who cooks.
• Phụ bếp: Kitchen helper, assistant cook (implies a supporting role).

Related Phrases

• Làm anh nuôi: To work as a male cook.
  • Anh ấy đã làm anh nuôi cho đơn vị suốt mười năm. (He has worked as the unit's cook for ten years.)

noun

1. Male cook