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\ ˈdēp-ˈfrī 
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\deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries
Definition of deep-fry
: to cook in deep fat
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deep-fry
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of deep-fry
: to cook (food) in a deep layer of oil or fat
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deep-fry
verb\ ˈdēp-ˈfrī \
deep-fried; deep-frying
Kids Definition of deep-fry
: to cook in deep fat
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The first known use of deep-fry was in 1922
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