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roasting

Syllabification: (roast·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈrōstiNG/

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Definition of roasting

adjective

  • informal very hot and dry:a roasting day in Miami

noun

  • the action of cooking something in an oven or over an open fire.
  • [in singular] informal a severe criticism or reprimand:I was in for a roasting at the next meeting

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Definition of roasting in the British & World English dictionary