fry

Definition

  • verb: to cook (food) in fat or oil
  • verb: to cook in a pan or on a griddle over heat especially with the use of fat
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: french fry, simmer, boil

Examples

  • I remember going to the beach when I was just a 'small fry'.

  • Big businesses are not concerned with the 'small fry'.

  • We had (a) chicken 'stir-fry' for dinner last night.

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