roast

Mock with affection

Roast is a method of cooking with dry heat, typically in an oven: roast chicken, Sunday roast.

A roast is also the cut of meat prepared this way.

To roast someone is to mock them harshly, often in a comedic setting where friends take turns insulting the guest of honor: They roasted him at his retirement party.

Coffee beans are roasted to develop flavor.

As an adjective: roast beef, roast potatoes.

cooking

oven

Enclosed cooking chamber

rotisserie · broil · trussing · thermometer · browning · crisp · char · smoke · grill · spit

comedy

insult

Offensive remark or action

  • ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
  • jokesHumorous remarks or stories
  • banterPlayful, teasing exchange

roastmaster · celebrity · dais · one-liners · zingers · good-natured · heckle · Dean Martin · tribute · podium

meat

tenderloin

Premium, exceptionally soft cut

chicken · turkey · lamb leg · beef · sirloin · chuck · rump · shoulder · topside · silverside

flavor

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

gravy · glaze · juicy · succulent · caramelized · smoky · aromatic · crispy skin · herbs · garlic

criticism

mock

Scornful imitation or fake

skewer · tear apart · rip into · grill · pan · savage · take down · trash · slam · eviscerate

coffee

beans

Edible pod seeds

  • darkAbsence of light
  • mediumMiddle size or state
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation

espresso · arabica · robusta · batch · origin · profile · drum · crema · single-origin · roastery

gathering

feast

Elaborate ceremonial meal

carving · table · Yorkshire pudding · vegetables · potatoes · gravy boat · platter · servings · Thanksgiving · Christmas dinner

Categories
Opposites
cooking method

roastraw

In original state

boil · freeze · steam · refrigerate · poach

heat/temperature state

roastraw

In original state

uncooked · cold · frozen · chilled · undercooked

social treatment (comedic criticism)

roasttoast

Heated bread; glass-raising honor

honor · lionize · praise · tribute · celebrate

Phrases
Family

roasting, roasted, roasts, roaster, roast beef, unroasted, roastings, roasties, roastee

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G