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Teriyaki Definition & Meaning

teriyaki
noun
  1. beef or chicken or seafood marinated in spicy soy sauce and grilled or broiled

"Teriyaki" in song lyrics

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  • "Know I'm flava like beef teriyaki"
    Funkdoobiest — Funk's On Me
  • "The guys still watch me, big man needs teriyaki"
    Sir Mix-A-Lot — Buckin' My Horse
  • "chicken teriyaki"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does teriyaki mean?
beef or chicken or seafood marinated in spicy soy sauce and grilled or broiled
What part of speech is teriyaki?
Teriyaki is a noun.

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