Definition

Describing food that has been cooked in hot oil or fat until it is crispy and brown.

Example

I ordered a plate of fried chicken for dinner.

Conversation

I feel so fried after that long day at work.

I know what you mean, it was exhausting!

Yeah, I just want to relax and do nothing now.

Same here! Let's just chill and watch a movie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cook food in hot oil or fat until it becomes crispy and brown.

Example

She fried the eggs for breakfast.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you ever try the new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, I went there last weekend and fried some amazing calamari.

That sounds delicious! I love it when they serve it fresh.

Root Explanation

Fried → The word 'fried' comes from the Old English 'frīedan', meaning to cook in fat or oil. It describes the method of cooking food by submerging it in hot fat or oil until it is cooked and often crispy.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for cooking in fat — that's how you remember that 'fried' means food cooked in hot oil.

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