# shake and bake

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Something fast, or easy to use or perform; a simple, crude object or action.
2. A non-commissioned officer with little experience, qualified through a special course.

## Etymology
From the brand name Shake 'n Bake, a powdered seasoning, so called because one could put it in a plastic bag with meat, then easily season the meat by shaking.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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