Fried

/fraɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'fry', to cook food in hot fat or oil.

He fried the eggs until they were perfectly sunny-side up.

To prepare food by cooking it in hot oil, often resulting in a crispy texture.

She fried the doughnuts in boiling oil until they were golden brown.

adjective

Cooked in hot fat or oil.

She ordered a plate of fried chicken for dinner.

Referring to food that has been subjected to frying.

The menu featured a variety of fried foods, including fried fish and fried potatoes.

Having a crispy or browned exterior due to frying.

The fried onions added a nice crunch to the casserole.

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

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.

Extremely intoxicated or high.

After that party, he was totally fried.

In a state of mental fatigue or confusion.

I'm so fried from studying all night.