barbecue

Definition

  • noun: a flat metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
  • noun: a large animal (as a steer) roasted whole or split over an open fire or a fire in a pit
  • verb: to roast or broil on a rack or revolving spit over or before a source of heat (as hot coals)
  • verb: to cook (food) on a barbecue
  • abbr. 'BBQ'
  • synonyms: braai

Examples

  • He makes a 'barbecue sauce' [=a spicy sauce that is usually eaten with barbecued food] that tastes great with chicken.

  • They served 'barbecued' chicken/shrimp/pork at the cookout.

  • We plan to have a 'barbecue' for the whole family.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yes. No! It's... It's complicated. It's family. They don't have your ideals. Ideals? If Chef Fancy Pants had any ideals, you think I'd be hawking barbecue over here? Or microwave burritos? Or, Tooth, I say, Tooth Pick'n Chicken? About as French as a corn dog! (..)
    2007 Ratatouille
  • (..) But what do you do to unwind after a tough day at work? Okay, we got the coleslaw and buns. The ground-up flesh of formerly cute cows and turkeys. I just love barbecuing with you. Men are here! We make fire. Cook meat. Put out fire by peeing, no get invited back. (..)
    1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season: 1 Episode 24
  • (..) - I'm in it. - So am I. - Honey, can I have that coffee now? - Yes, sir. - OK. Who gets the burly-beef? - I ordered barbecued. That's mine, but I didn't order fries. - Mine's the chili beef deluxe. - Who gets the burly-beef? - We're ready to order now. - Yes, ma'am. (..)
    1984 The Terminator