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Definition roasting in British English

roasting noun

[singular] noun
/ˈrəʊstɪŋ/
Synonyms and related words
criticism condemnation disapproval
2

good-natured teasing

Example

The White House correspondents' dinner is a fixture of the Washington scene, a spring event at which the cream of political journalism shares bonhomie, fine food and comedy roasting with the politicians it reports on.

Definition roasting in British English