vejamen — meaning in English

English meaning

• lampoon verb To attack a person or institution in public by making them ridiculous — in a cartoon, article, song or sketch that exaggerates their faults for comic effect.
• roast verb To cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.

Senses

vejamen is used for these senses in English:

• lampoon A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.

lampoon — full definition

1. verb To attack a person or institution in public by making them ridiculous — in a cartoon, article, song or sketch that exaggerates their faults for comic effect.
2. noun A piece of writing or drawing that ridicules somebody in this way.

roast — full definition

1. verb To cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.
2. verb To make fun of someone harshly, often as a form of affectionate ribbing or comedy.
3. noun A cut of meat cooked by roasting, or a meal built around it.
4. noun A comedy event where a person is jokingly mocked and insulted by friends or colleagues.

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