Meaning & use
BBQ
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A common abbreviation for "barbecue," referring to a style of cooking meat slowly over an open flame or hot coals, or a social gathering centered on such cooking.
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We're having a BBQ in the backyard this Saturday.
The BBQ ribs at that roadside stand are the best in town.
A note on using this word
Widely used in casual writing, texting, and signage, "BBQ" is one of the most recognizable food-related abbreviations in English.
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