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Definition roast in American English

roast verb

verb
/roʊst/
1

to cook meat or vegetables in an oven or over a fire

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
1.1

to heat nuts or coffee beans until they are dry

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
2

to criticize someone or something very severely

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
3

to tease in a good-natured way

Example

Whoever is eventually named as master of ceremonies for the dinner will have a chance to tease, needle or even roast the president.

Definition roast in American English