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Meaning of toast
noun
- Toasted bread. Example: I ate a piece of toast for breakfast.
- A proposed salutation (e.g. to say "cheers") while drinking alcohol. Example: At the reception, there were many toasts from the well-wishers.
- A person, group, or notable object to which a salutation with alcohol is made; a person or group held in similar esteem. Example: He was the toast of high society.
- (chiefly US) Something that will be no more; something subject to impending destruction, harm or injury. Example: If I ever get my hands on the guy that stole my wallet, he’s toast!
- Extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
verb
- To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source. Example: We liked to toast marshmallows around the campfire.
- To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster Example: Top with cheese and toast under the grill for a few minutes.
- To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something. Example: We toasted the happy couple many times over the course of the evening.
- To warm thoroughly. Example: I toasted my feet by the fire.
- To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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