/sterr"fruy'/ , v. , stir-fried, stir-frying , n. , adj.
v.t.
1. to cook (food) quickly by cutting into small pieces and stirring constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat: a common method of Chinese cookery.
n.
2. a dish of stir-fried meat, vegetables, etc.
adj.
3. stir-fried.
[ 1955-60 ]