Roach

/roʊtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small freshwater fish of the carp family, often found in European rivers and lakes.

The fisherman caught a roach while fishing in the lake.

Another term for a cockroach, typically used in the context of pest control.

After seeing a roach in the kitchen, they decided to call an exterminator.

verb

To cut the hair or fin of a fish to give it a specific shape.

The fisherman roached the fish before preparing it for cooking.

Middle French 'roche', possibly from an earlier term in Old French.

get outta here, roach!

An expression of surprise or indignation, often used jokingly.

roach clip

A device used to hold the end of a marijuana cigarette.

cockroach

A common insect known for its resilience and presence in homes.

roach fish

A small fish that inhabits freshwater environments in Europe.

A small end piece of a joint or blunt.

Save that roach for later; we can smoke it tomorrow.

To have a bad or unsatisfactory experience.

That concert was a roach; I can't believe we wasted our money.