verb Internet Slang

Roasted

/ˈroʊstɪd/ · verb · slang

Playfully mocked or insulted with sharp jokes.

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Definitions

1

To deliver a savage but witty comeback.

“She roasted him so hard the chat exploded.”
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2

A back-and-forth of insults meant to be funny, not cruel.

“We roast each other constantly, it's love.”
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3

To be teased or insulted with clever, cutting humour.

“They roasted him for his haircut all night.”
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Roasted In A Sentence

You just got roasted, take the L.
The group chat roasted my typo.
He roasted himself before anyone could.

Origin & Usage

From the comedy roast tradition of mocking someone for laughs, it became everyday slang for a witty takedown.

Variants RoastRoasting

People Also Ask

What does roasted mean in slang?

Roasted means playfully mocked or insulted with sharp jokes.

What's the difference between roasted and dragged?

Roasting is usually playful banter; dragging is a harsher, more serious takedown.

What does roasted mean on TikTok?

On TikTok roasted means getting wittily mocked in a comment or video.

Where did roast come from?

It comes from the comedy roast tradition of mocking someone for laughs.

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