Meaning & Definition of word "Grilled"
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Grilled
/ɡrɪld/
verb:
- 1. To cook food (such as meat or vegetables) over direct heat, often on a grill.
- Example: We grilled chicken breasts for dinner last night.
- 2. To question someone intensely or aggressively.
- Example: The detective grilled the suspect for hours.
adjective:
- 1. Describing food that has been cooked on a grill.
- Example: I ordered a grilled salmon salad at the restaurant.
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'grill', which comes from Middle French 'griller' meaning 'to broil'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get grilled:
To be subjected to tough questioning or criticism.
grilled cheese:
A sandwich made with cheese that is melted between slices of grilled bread.
grilled to perfection:
Cooked thoroughly and well on a grill.
Related Words
grill:
A device for cooking food over an open flame.
grilling:
The act of cooking food on a grill.
Slang Meanings of grilled
Meaning: To be intensely questioned or scrutinized.
Example Sentence: He was grilled by the committee about his actions.
Meaning: To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.
Example Sentence: She grilled him for being late.