frying
verb (present participle of fry)UK /ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ/
Cooking food in hot oil until it is done.
She is frying eggs in the pan for breakfast.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Very hot, as in weather.
It's frying out there today—stay in the shade.
3. Being ruined or in big trouble (informal).
If the boss finds out, we're frying.
4. The act or process of cooking in hot fat.
Deep frying makes the chicken extra crispy.