Barbecue means: , especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus and then chopped up or shredded.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
barbecue
, especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus (i.e.
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BlueskyMay 2026
My cat is a chip fiend, She just wants barbecue lays or white cheddar popcorn. Her greed sickens me
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BlueskyMay 2026
"This is like a barbecue at Bill Murray's house!"
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BlueskyMay 2026
Weber 14501004 Master-Touch GBS Charcoal Barbecue Diameter 57 cm Black #outdoorcooking #warranty #Weber
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BlueskyMay 2026
Southern Smokehouse Opening on Yellow Bluff Road in Jacksonville https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/260350/ Jacksonviile The new restaurant will bring barbecue, a full liquor bar, and a 120-seat dining room to the…
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BlueskyMay 2026
Exverus by Brainlabs' Aaron Silva Is the Good Cook Behind Big Evil Barbecue
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
, especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus (i.e. smoked over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels) and then chopped up or shredded.
She ordered a plate of barbecue with a side of slaw.
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Barbecue means: , especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus and then chopped up or shredded.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
barbecue means: , especially pork or beef, which has been cooked in such an apparatus and then chopped up or shredded.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Cluster: food_drink
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“Pitmasters and teams moved into Liberty Park for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"Naquela" época do mês, vem com molho barbecue. Barba-e-cú”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The folks behind Saturday Dumpling Co. are opening a full-service barbecue restaurant in downtown Minneapolis at the former Izzy's Ice Cream space. mspmag.com/eat-and-drin...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“#photo #Barbecue #Grilling #redMeat #flatIronSteak #kobeBeef #Food #Meat - https://gommadigitale.com/photo/22-04-2019/586”
— Bluesky· May 2026“As part of the 20-year celebration, TxDOT is rolling out unique new overlays and themed basemaps through 2026. Recent additions include a “BBQ layer” featuring Texas Monthly’s Top 50 barbecue joints and a new Thanksgiving theme . www.dot.state.tx.us/apps/statewi...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026
A meal or event highlighted by food cooked in such an apparatus.
We're having a barbecue on Saturday, and you're invited.
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“My cat is a chip fiend, She just wants barbecue lays or white cheddar popcorn. Her greed sickens me”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"This is like a barbecue at Bill Murray's house!"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Weber 14501004 Master-Touch GBS Charcoal Barbecue Diameter 57 cm Black #outdoorcooking #warranty #Weber”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Southern Smokehouse Opening on Yellow Bluff Road in Jacksonville https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/260350/ Jacksonviile The new restaurant will bring barbecue, a full liquor bar, and a 120-seat dining room to the…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Exverus by Brainlabs' Aaron Silva Is the Good Cook Behind Big Evil Barbecue”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 26, 2026
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.
We cooked our food on the barbecue.
Origin: From mid-17th century. Borrowed from , from , the raised wooden structure the natives used to either sleep on or cure meat. Originally .. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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