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hibachi

A portable brazier, powered by charcoal, used for cooking.

/hʌbˈɑtʃi/Current185 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A portable brazier, powered by charcoal, used for cooking.

Her husband [...] crouches over a portable hibachi nearby, making something that smells amazing.
For parents

Hibachi means: A portable brazier, powered by charcoal, used for cooking.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. 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

hibachi means: A portable brazier, powered by charcoal, used for cooking.. 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. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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  • “giys i've got to lay off the white girl hibachi”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “this happened to me once. i was obsessed with hibachi. be careful”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(North America) The griddle used in such cuisine; teppan.

Her husband [...] crouches over a portable hibachi nearby, making something that smells amazing.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(North America) A cooking method and performance art in which the chef grills pieces of food on a hot metal griddle in front of the guests; teppanyaki.

Her husband [...] crouches over a portable hibachi nearby, making something that smells amazing.
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  • “Its a pretty generic looking sushi hibachi place now fuuuck fuuuuuuuck my 15$ double helping of stir fry bro”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Hmm. Yeah. I guess I could do that with Vulcan Hibachi.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Hibachi means: A portable brazier, powered by charcoal, used for cooking.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. 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.

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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