Meaning of roastbeef | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of roast beef.
   alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. Generic term for any British soldier used by the French.
   derogatory, uncommon

Equivalents

Examples

“It began one day with a series of morning calls from Shovel, who suddenly popped his head over the top of the door (he was standing on the handle⟳), roared "Roastbeef!" in the manner of a railway porter announcing the name⟳ of a station, and then at once withdrew.”

“It was already late and they had to start⟳ for Raleigh with their mouths full of roastbeef to catch⟳ the plane, leaving Sally sour and silent and greenfaced to putter in the kitchen and to keep⟳ an eye on the kids.”

“He comes into the kitchen and cuddles your breasts while you make⟳ his roastbeef and horseradish on rye.”

“Several hours of voracious reading become⟳ preludes to joyous hours spent at table devouring Ernestine-Françoise's succulent chickens, roastbeefs, asparagus, chocolate creams, or his favorite dessert, strawberries crushed in cream cheese.”

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