General
roaster
What does roaster mean?
A person behaving foolishly or embarrassingly; a fool.
"Singin' karaoke sober — whit a roaster."
Origin
Modern Scots colloquial, from 'roast' in the sense of being ridiculed or 'burnt'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'roaster' mean in Scots?
It's someone making an embarrassing idiot of themselves — a fool worthy of ridicule.
Where does the Scots 'roaster' come from?
From 'roast', in the sense of being ridiculed or 'burnt', hence someone who deserves mockery.
How is 'roaster' used?
As in 'Singin' karaoke sober — whit a roaster' — meaning what an embarrassment or fool.
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