roast up
The phrase "roast up" can refer to cooking techniques or a form of playful or harsh criticism, depending on the context.
Definition
B1Cooking
(general)To cook food, especially meat or vegetables, using dry heat in an oven or over an open flame until it is browned and fully cooked.
Example
- Hearty vegetables like sweet potatoes and broccoli roast up beautifully with just a little olive oil.
B2Coffee Roasting
(technical)To roast coffee beans to bring out their flavor and aroma, often to a specific level such as light or dark roast.
Example
- They roast up their own coffee beans every morning to ensure maximum freshness.
B2Social Interaction
(informal, slang)To criticize or mock someone in a humorous or harsh manner.
Example
- When he showed up late, his friends were ready to roast him up for it.
Similar
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