adjective
fried
fryd
adjective
1
Cooked in hot oil or fat.
"We had fried chicken and coleslaw for dinner."
2
Informal: exhausted, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
"After the all-nighter, he felt completely fried."
3
Damaged by excessive heat or an electrical surge.
"The power surge fried the circuit board."
How to Use Fried
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCooked in oil, or informally, worn out or electronically ruined by overheating.
Common pairings
fried food
fried egg
brain is fried
Word Forms
more fried comparative, Frieds plural, most fried superlative
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