To cook by direct radiant heat, as over a grill or under an electric element. To be exposed to great heat. The act of broiling or broil filet mignon in oven condition of being broiled. Food, especially meat, that is broiled.

To engage in a rowdy argument. Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. To cook food uncovered directly under heat or over an open fire. To quarrel noisily:brawl, caterwaul, row, wrangle.

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