bbq
UK[ˌbiːbiːˈkjuː]US[ˌbiːbiːˈkjuː]
n
A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a grill or over an open fire.
v
To cook food outdoors on a grill or over an open fire.
Etymology
The term 'BBQ' is an initialism derived from the word 'barbecue'. The word 'barbecue' itself has a complex history, likely entering English via Spanish 'barbacoa', which was borrowed from an indigenous Arawakan language of the Caribbean, where it referred to a wooden framework for sleeping or for curing meat over a fire. The initialism 'BBQ' emerged in the 20th century as a convenient shorthand, reflecting a common trend in English to abbreviate longer, commonly used terms. It is now a standard lexical item used both as a noun and a verb, encapsulating the concept of outdoor grilling and the social event surrounding it.
Analysis
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Examples
We're having a BBQ in the backyard this weekend.
He loves to BBQ ribs for his friends.
The smell of a summer BBQ filled the neighborhood.