roasting

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
  2. verb cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
  3. verb subject to laughter or ridicule

Etymology

From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.

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