Meaning & Definition of word "Fried"

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    Fried

    /fraɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. Past tense of 'fry', to cook food in hot fat or oil.
      • Example: He fried the eggs until they were perfectly sunny-side up.
    • 2. To prepare food by cooking it in hot oil, often resulting in a crispy texture.
      • Example: She fried the doughnuts in boiling oil until they were golden brown.

    adjective:

    • 1. Cooked in hot fat or oil.
      • Example: She ordered a plate of fried chicken for dinner.
    • 2. Referring to food that has been subjected to frying.
      • Example: The menu featured a variety of fried foods, including fried fish and fried potatoes.
    • 3. Having a crispy or browned exterior due to frying.
      • Example: The fried onions added a nice crunch to the casserole.

    Etymology

    Past participle of fry; derived from Old French 'frire', from Latin 'frigere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fried egg:

    An egg that has been cooked in hot oil or fat on one side or both.

    fried fish:

    Fish that has been cooked in oil, often breaded before frying.

    fried rice:

    A dish made of pre-cooked rice stir-fried in a wok with ingredients like vegetables and meat.

    Related Words

    fry:

    To cook food in hot oil or fat.

    frying pan:

    A pan used for frying food.

    deep-fried:

    Food that is completely submerged in hot oil during cooking.

    Slang Meanings of fried

    Meaning: Extremely intoxicated or high.

    Example Sentence: After that party, he was totally fried.

    Meaning: In a state of mental fatigue or confusion.

    Example Sentence: I'm so fried from studying all night.