roasting: Meaning and Definition of

roast•ing

Pronunciation: (rō'sting), [key]
— adj.
  1. used or suitable to roast.
  2. exceedingly hot; scorching: a roasting July.
—n.
  1. a severely critical notice or review; pan.
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