What does REFRY mean?

Refry

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To fry again, especially leftover food.

Pronunciations: US: /riːˈfraɪ/; UK: /riːˈfraɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "refry" is a combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and "fry," which means "to cook in hot fat or oil." It was first used in the 19th century in the United States. The term is used to describe the act of frying food that has already been cooked once, usually leftovers.

Synonyms: Fry again, reheat, recook.

Related Words: Frier, foyer, fiery, ferry, fryer.

Example Sentences:

• She decided to refry the chicken from last nights dinner for lunch today.
• He suggested that they refry the fries to make them crispier.
• The cook warned the customer that the dish might be a bit dry because it was a refry.