roasting

noun

step of the processing of certain ores
roasting, - cooking method that uses dry heat where hot air envelops the food, cooking it evenly on all sides
metaphorical cooking, criticism

Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʊstɪŋ/ / /ˈɹoʊstɪŋ/

Etymology: From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.

Etymology: From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.

The act by which something is roasted.
“These elements are expelled more completely by a large number of comparatively incomplete roastings (alternated, of course, with smeltings) than by a smaller number of extremely thorough roastings[…]”
“There were signs of recent roastings and fryings, and Frank explained he’d been eating pretty well, making his way through frozen stocks from the shop.”
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.

Etymology: From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.

present participle and gerund of roast
“Broiling is but another way of roasting those cuts of meat which have a broad, flat surface such as steaks, chops, or cutlets.”