roasting
/ˈɹoʊstɪŋ/ noun C2- The act by which something is roasted.
- A strong rebuke or reprimand (usually from the recipient's point of view). · My boss gave me a roasting for last month's sales figures.
- The act of attempting to humiliating someone or being humiliated in such a way that it appears comedic, especially publicly.
Plural roastings
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The smoky smell of the roasting meat is absolutely wonderful.
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