HelloFresh energy
/ˈhɛl.oʊ frɛʃ ˈɛn.ər.dʒi/
UncommonThe vibe of someone who is enthusiastically domestic, organized, and excited about home cooking in an almost performative way.
Usually said with gentle mockery. Implies enthusiasm that is a bit corny or over-the-top, not genuine culinary skill.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | she lined up all the vegetables by color before cooking. total hellofresh energy | Her food prep was overly aesthetic and organized, like a sponsored cooking video. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | my roommate came back from the store talking about fresh herbs and mise en place. hellofresh energy unlocked | Roommate is suddenly very into cooking presentation and terminology. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | you sent me a photo of your chopped onions. we are in our hellofresh energy era | Both people have become irrationally excited about basic cooking tasks. | instagram, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone is being visibly enthusiastic about home cooking in a wholesome or performative way.
- Someone is arranging ingredients neatly for a photo or TikTok.
- Teasing a friend who keeps talking about meals they cooked.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone is an actual talented or professional cook.
- The enthusiasm is genuinely impressive rather than corny.
Origin and context
Derived from HelloFresh, the meal kit company known for cheerful branding and step-by-step cooking. The phrase plays on the brand's wholesome aesthetic to describe a particular kind of enthusiastic home-cook energy.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- low
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