Dethaw

Full definition of dethaw

Verb

1. (nonstandard) To thaw; to unfreeze.
• 2001, Jane Vandenburgh, Physics of Sunset, page 27:"That's like your saying dethawed when you mean defrosted."He made only the slightest little grunt.

Usage notes

This term generally is regarded as nonstandard and an illiterate term for thaw; consequently, it is usually inappropriate in formal contexts.

Anagrams

• thawed