English

Noun

burnt offering ‎(plural burnt offerings)

1. A slaughtered animal offered and burnt on an altar, as an atonement for sin
2. by extension, any item offered to deities and/or the deceased in such a way

   Joss paper serves as a burnt offering - global warming, who cares (or e-worshipping, for that matter)?

3. a sacrifice
4. (humorous) Overcooked food.