English · Phrasal verb Attested

roast up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make fun of; ridicule severely or insultingly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trêu chọc hoặc chế giễu

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She wouldn't follow instructions so they roasted her up coming off the plane.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cook by roasting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nấu bằng cách nướng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To roast fully or completely.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nấu chín hoàn toàn bằng nướng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “roast up” mean?

To make fun of; ridicule severely or insultingly.

Is “roast up” formal or informal?

roast up is generally slang.