roasting
UK: ˈrəʊstɪŋ | US: ˈroʊstɪŋ
n. the act of cooking food by prolonged exposure to dry heat (e.g., in an oven or over a fire)
n. a harsh or humorous criticism, often in a public setting
vt. present participle of "roast" (to cook or criticize severely)
The word "roast" traces back to Old French rostir (to roast, grill), derived from Frankish hraustjan (related to turning or roasting on a spit). The suffix -ing is a productive English suffix forming present participles or gerunds. The term evolved from literal cooking to metaphorical "cooking" (criticizing) in the 20th century, popularized by comedy roasts.
The chef perfected the art of roasting vegetables to enhance their flavor.
His stand-up routine included a brutal roasting of celebrity culture.
We’re roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
The comedy club hosted a celebrity roasting event last night.
Slow roasting brings out the sweetness in root vegetables.