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to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period
to heat beans, nuts, or seeds until they develop flavor, aroma, or color
to mock, tease, or criticize someone in a humorous or often harsh way
What does "to roast" mean in social slang?
The phrase "to roast" means to mock, tease, or criticize someone in a humorous but often sharp or insulting way. The structure comes from "roast," suggesting being exposed to heat, used metaphorically for sustained verbal attacks. It is commonly used in casual conversation, comedy contexts, and online interactions where insults are exaggerated for humor rather than serious offense.
a piece of meat that is cooked in an oven or is prepared for doing so
a gathering where people cook and share food over an open fire, often outdoors
Americanan event of sharp or humorous criticism directed at someone
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