stir-fried

[ stur-frahyd ]

adjective

1. (of food) prepared by cooking quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat:

   stir-fried shrimp and snow peas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stir-fried¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Do yourself a favor and ask for this dish stir-fried instead.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• browned
• sauteed