Crozzly

/ˈkrɒz.li/ adjective

Definition

Shriveled, crisped, or charred in appearance; describing food that has been cooked too long or burned.

Etymology

From 'crozzle' plus the adjectival suffix '-ly'. Dialect adjective form describing the state of overcooked food.

Kelly Says

'Crozzly' is disappearing from English as fewer people cook on stovetops and more use microwaves—it's one of dozens of cooking adjectives tied to specific heat sources that modern kitchens are erasing.

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