Comedy Roast

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmədi rəʊst/

Definitions of comedy roast

noun a humorous event where a person is subjected to jokes, teasing, and ridicule by a group of friends or colleagues

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a comedy roast on TV last night.

A2 The comedy roast at the party had everyone laughing.

B1 The comedy roast was a popular form of entertainment in the 20th century.

B2 The comedy roast featured well-known comedians making fun of each other.

C1 The comedy roast was a hilarious event where no one was safe from being teased.

C2 The comedy roast was a masterful display of wit and humor by the talented comedians.

Examples of comedy roast in a Sentence

formal The comedy roast was a popular event at the annual charity fundraiser.

informal I can't wait to watch the comedy roast on TV tonight!

slang The comedy roast was hilarious, everyone was in stitches!

figurative His sarcastic comments during the meeting felt like a comedy roast.

Grammatical Forms of comedy roast

• past tense: roasted
• plural: comedy roasts
• comparative: more comedic
• superlative: most comedic
• present tense: roasts
• future tense: will roast
• perfect tense: have roasted
• continuous tense: is roasting
• singular: comedy roast
• positive degree: comedy roast
• infinitive: to roast
• gerund: roasting
• participle: roasted

Origin and Evolution of comedy roast

First Known Use: 1949 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'comedy roast' originated in the United States as a form of comedy where a guest of honor is subjected to jokes at their expense in front of an audience.

Evolution of the word: The concept of roasting as a form of comedy has evolved over time to become a popular format in television shows and comedy events, with a focus on good-natured ribbing and humor rather than mean-spirited insults.