noun the action of cooking something in an oven or over an open fire
adjective used to describe something that is being cooked in an oven or over an open fire
In the world of comedy writing, roasting is a popular form of humor where one person makes fun of another in a good-natured way. Writers may be hired to write roast jokes for events such as celebrity roasts or comedy roasts.
In psychology, roasting is not a formal term but can be used in a colloquial sense to describe the act of teasing or making fun of someone in a playful manner. Psychologists may use roasting as a way to build rapport with clients or in group therapy settings to promote bonding.