1. To cook under a broiler; SYN. oven broil.
2. To heat by a natural force; SYN. bake.
1. Cuire. Griller du pain.
2. Torréfier. Griller du café.
3. (Familier) Démasquer. Griller un indicateur.
4. (Familier) Dépasser. Griller un concurrent.
5. (Intrans.) Être impatient. Griller de voir quelqu'un.
ETYM French brouiller to disorder, from Late Lat. brogilus, broilus, brolium, thicket, wood, park; of uncertain origin; cf. W. brog a swelling out, Old High Germ. prôil marsh, German brühl, Mid. High Germ. brogen to rise.
Cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill); SYN. broiling, grilling.