bbq
UK: ˌbiːbiːˈkjuː | US: ˌbiːbiːˈkjuː
n. an abbreviation for "barbecue," referring to a method of cooking food over an open flame or hot coals, or the social event featuring such cooking
vt. to cook food using the barbecue method
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"BBQ" is a clipped form of "barbecue," which originates from the Spanish "barbacoa," borrowed from the Taíno (Arawakan) word "barabicu," meaning "a framework of sticks set upon posts." The term evolved through Spanish and English to describe both the cooking method and the social gathering. The abbreviation "BBQ" emerged in the 20th century as a casual shorthand, widely recognized in culinary and cultural contexts.
Let’s host a BBQ in the backyard this weekend.
He loves to BBQ ribs with his secret sauce.
The smell of BBQ filled the neighborhood.
We bought a new grill for our summer BBQs.
BBQ competitions attract chefs from all over the country.