"cheffery" meaning in English

See cheffery in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From chef + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chef|ery}} chef + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cheffery (uncountable)
  1. (informal, rare) The work or art of a chef; culinary skill. Tags: informal, rare, uncountable

Alternative forms

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