The phrase "a bit burnt" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe food that has been slightly overcooked or charred.
Example: "The toast came out a bit burnt, but it still tasted good with the jam."
Alternatives: "slightly charred" or "a little overcooked."
★★ Tesco Whole Seed Loaf 800g, £1.20, tesco.com It's a bit burnt on the top and the seeds are quite bitter.
'It's fantastic, but I like it really thick, and made with wholemeal bread, and I like it best a bit burnt.
"People are getting a bit burnt out" by the lack of privacy and abundance of misinformation found on dating sites, said Lisa Clampitt, the executive director of the Matchmaking Institute, a school in Manhattan.
Turn the heat to medium-low, stir, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until the rice is cooked, all the liquid has been absorbed and a golden brown crust has formed on the bottom of the pan: don't worry if some of the rice is a bit burnt.
I've been a bit burnt out in the IT consulting world.
Of course, the whole media machine is a bit burnt out on phones, so they'd probably have to throw in some teleporting and wireless power action to really accomplish that.
Instigating a riot and forcing people from their homes because your shirt got a little bit burnt beats any witty simile I can think of to illustrate how ridiculously petulant this is.
I was probably a little bit burnt out last year as we weren't that strong in the forward department.
They're a little bit burnt on the bottom, he doesn't mind, they're going to do it again tonight.
REBECCA MEAD: I was just thinking that I need to go and add a bit of burnt umber to my husband.
His marinated pork al pastor is sweet, slightly charred, with a bit of burnt pineapple.
