Overfry

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To fry for too long. transitive

    "Also, cooks must be careful not to overfry the egg rolls or the avocado inside will become too hot, turn brown, and taste pretty gross."

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"Also, cooks must be careful not to overfry the egg rolls or the avocado inside will become too hot, turn brown, and taste pretty gross."

Etymology

From over- + fry.

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