Skewer

/ˈskjuːər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long, thin piece of wood or metal used for holding meat or vegetables together during cooking.

She used a skewer to hold the vegetables together while grilling.

A pointed object used for piercing or holding food.

The kebabs were served on wooden skewers.

verb

To pierce or hold together with a skewer.

He skewered the chicken pieces to prepare for the barbecue.

To criticize or ridicule sharply.

The critic skewered the film for its lack of originality.

Middle English, from Old French 'escouvrier' meaning 'to pierce'.

skewered argument

A criticism that dismantles an argument critically.

skewer someone

To harshly criticize or mock someone.

kebab

A dish of skewered and grilled meat.

spit

A long metal rod used for roasting meat.

A small object used for fastening or securing.

To critique someone harshly, especially in a public setting.

They skewered his speech during the debate.

To be 'skewered' can mean to be under a lot of pressure or scrutiny.

After the last meeting, I felt completely skewered by the feedback.