frying

transitive verb, intransitive verb fried, frying

1. to cook or be cooked in a pan or on a griddle over direct heat, usually in hot fat or oil
2. Slang to electrocute or be electrocuted

noun pl. fries

1. 1. a fried food
   2. fried potatoes
2. ☆ a social gathering, usually outdoors, at which food is fried and eaten: a fish fry