gourmet

the single most abused term in the world of food and cooking

"Many foods and food products labeled as 'gourmet' are actually worthless chemical-laden garbage, and it is utterly misleading to label it with that word, which in all honesty has become meaningless."

by jw80808 December 27, 2008

gourmet

adj. Extremely high in price, extremely small in amount, extremely decorative in style and extremely enjoyable. The last part is not always true.

In a gourmet restaurant, it is not unusual to spend an entire moth worth of budget for food on a single meal and still leave the restaurant hungry.

This slice of bacon is not just good; it is gourmet.

by SSH83 March 03, 2008

gourmet

Used as a buyer beware: This item costs several times its market value.

Apple offers gourmet computers.

by streetchemist March 16, 2009

gourmet

Any food sprinkled with parsley or served on a square plate.

"I thought the spaghetti bolognese was boring, but look... now it's gourmet."

by Andy Skye September 20, 2005

gourmet

"cool" or "dope" from Aaron Karo's ruminations, www.aaronkaro.com

For instance, one could say “Damn, those sneakers are gourmet!” or “That chick you took home last night had a gourmet ass.”

by The man April 12, 2004

gourmet

a sub-standard home made food that is not as good as its cheaper, commercially made equivalent

My dad's gourmet mac & cheese is much worse than Kraft Dinner.

by elind85 June 15, 2011

Gourmet

Term for a extremely good looking person. Also known as sexy.

"Julie, look at the guy. He's gourmet.

by raerae33 January 24, 2007