chef's kiss

Definitions

1. 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.
2. A thing considered extraordinary of its kind.
   informal

Examples

“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.”

“But the songs on this album makes me give⟳ it a chef's kiss.”

“#4 is just *chef’s kiss.* .”

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