scorch up
The term "scorch up" is often used informally to describe burning or damaging something with intense heat, or in gaming contexts to refer to increasing a debuff.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To burn the surface of something with intense heat.
Example
- Be careful not to scorch up the toast.
C1Gaming
(informal, technical)To increase or maintain a debuff on a target, typically causing damage or other negative effects.
Example
- The mage needs to scorch up the boss to maximize damage output.
B2Cooking
(informal)To burn food slightly to achieve a specific texture or flavor.
Example
- Scorch up the vegetables to add a smoky flavor.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scorch up":
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