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To humorously mock or humiliate someone with a well-timed joke, diss or comeback.

Noun form: the aforementioned joke, diss or comeback.

See also sizzle
"When Gonzo got drunk, he made fun of John's ugly-ass suit--it was a delicious roast."
Roast by Creff von Crinklepants December 28, 2005
a roast is when you say a perfectly timed comeback that leaves your opponent speechless.
"bro, yo teeth as jacked up as Donald Trumps hairline."

"OOOH ROASTED"
roast by takemyadvicebtch July 12, 2016
To harm someone physically and mentally because whoever is roasting and or being roasted is an asshole. To roast in a group of people is known as a "Squad roast". And you will be known as the assholes of the school, work, or wherever you go to waste your life.
The fattest bitch in my school pushed me out of the way while screaming "Move fat-ass!" And boy did shit go down because that night she received a roast from my squad. - Russian Soviet 2004 or some bullshit
Roast by LeeBiscuit88 August 24, 2017
I guess people from the south say this when there about to insult someone profusely. If you ask me, on the north side, we don't say roast, we say barbecue.
South sider: Yo man, that it, I finna roast you

North sider: hey dude, I'm done, prepare for the barbecue
Roast by Your Boi, Dat BLU June 6, 2018
to make fun of, or riddicule another; to talk about somebody based on appearance, actions, or pesonalility
Look at those shoes Janie got on, dang she better not say anything to me or else I will roast her ass!

Helen roasted Uranka so bad, he almost made her cry.

J: Look at those two-toned shoes D got on
D: I kno u anit talking with that shirt. It streches so far that u dont even have to iron, EVER!!
Everybody: ROAST!!!!
roast by Morgan July 15, 2008
What is yelled when someone just received an insult. Basically a burn, but more severe.
Did you see Jake in gym class, he tried to call Ben ugly, but he came back and roasted him.

OR
Jake: Ben your so ugly.
Ben: You sure about that bud, why don't you go look in the mirror.