- scorch⇄noun a slight burn.
- scorch⇄scorch (1), verb, noun.
- scorch⇄scorch (2), transitive verb.
(Obsolete.) to slash with a knife. - scorch⇄v.i. 1. to be or become scorched.
2. (Informal, Figurative.) to drive or ride very fast. - scorch⇄v.t. 1. to burn slightly; burn on the outside.
Ex. The cake tastes scorched. I scorched the shirt in ironing it.
2. to dry up; wither.
Ex. The grass is scorched by so much hot sunshine.
3. (Figurative.) to criticize with burning