be roasted

slang To be subjected to the taunts, criticism, and banter of someone or some group of people, especially for comedic effect. I love watching famous people be roasted! Man, you were roasted by that girl! We need to call an ambulance for those burns! I was the youngest of five boys, so I was constantly roasted by my brothers growing up.

get a roasting

To be very strongly rebuked, criticized, or condemned. The giant supermarket chain has gotten a roasting lately over allegations that they've been threatening local shops and markets. Mark sure got a roasting because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday. You're gonna get a roasting from Mom and Dad when they find out you're only passing two of your five classes!

give (one) a roasting

To very strongly rebuke or criticize one. The principal gave Mark a roasting because of that prank he pulled in class yesterday. I'm glad news outlets have given that giant supermarket chain a roasting over allegations that they've been threatening local shops and markets. A: "Oof, the boss is definitely gonna give you a roasting when he finds out you lost that big account." B: "Thanks for reminding me."

roast snow in a furnace

To attempt a futile, often ridiculous, task. You're so tiny that there's no way you can carry that armchair upstairs all by yourself—you might as well roast snow in a furnace!

roasted

slang Subjected to the taunts, criticism, and banter of someone or some group of people, especially for comedic effect. I love watching famous people get roasted! Man, you were roasted by that girl! We need to call an ambulance for those burns!

roast-meat clothes

obsolete One's very best clothes, as would be worn on a Sunday (for church) or a holiday. If you want to impress my family at dinner tonight, roast meat clothes are certainly recommended.

there is reason in the roasting of eggs

Even the strangest actions are done for a reason. I don't understand why my brother quit his job all of a sudden, but there is reason in the roasting of eggs, I suppose. Don't ask your father why he's on the roof—just accept that there is reason in the roasting of eggs.

give somebody/get a ˈroasting

(informal) criticize somebody or be criticized in an angry way: I’d better go. I’ll get a roasting if I’m late again!

roast

1. tv. to put on an entertaining program, usually with a dinner, where the guest of honor is teased and insulted. They roasted Dave when he retired.

2. n. an entertaining program where the guest of honor is insulted all in fun. It was a wonderful roast. The guest of honor was pleased with the quality of the insults.

roasted

mod. alcohol intoxicated. He was stewed, roasted, and boiled.