SKEWERED Meaning and
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Skewered is an adjective that refers to something that has been impaled or pierced with a skewer or a similar long, pointed object. The term is commonly used in cooking and refers to the act of piercing food items with a skewer in order to grill, roast, or fry them. Skewering is a popular method of food preparation, often used for barbecue skewers or kebabs, where chunks of meat, vegetables, or fruits are arranged on a long, slender rod and then cooked over an open flame or heat source.
When something is described as skewered, it indicates that it has been arranged and held together on a skewer. This method of cooking allows the even distribution of heat and ensures that the food remains intact during the cooking process. Skewering is especially useful for delicate or small food items, preventing them from falling through the gaps of a grill or getting burnt on direct contact with the heat source.
In a metaphorical sense, the term skewered can be used to describe a situation or an individual that is critically or relentlessly scrutinized, criticized, or ridiculed. It implies a situation where someone or something is figuratively "pierced" or "impaled" by sharp and ruthless criticism, mockery, or disapproval. This figurative usage is particularly common in contexts like politics, media, or entertainment industries, where public figures or events may come under intense scrutiny or become targets of harsh criticism and ridicule.
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Etymology of SKEWERED
The word "skewered" is derived from the Middle English word "skerwen", which means "to pierce or fasten with a skewer". The Middle English term ultimately came from the Old Norse word "skor", which means "notch" or "cut". It is believed that "skerwen" was influenced by the Old Norse term. The use of skewers for cooking and fastening food dates back centuries, and the verb "skewer" emerged as a way to describe the act of impaling food on a long pin or rod for roasting or grilling. Over time, the term has become a metaphor for being criticized or attacked harshly.
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