barbecue
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Meaning · English
To kill or destroy using high heat or fire; to cook; to burn.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Then he picked up a flamethrower and he barbecued Blitzen
And he took a big bite and said, "It tastes just like chicken"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “barbecue” mean?
To kill or destroy using high heat or fire; to cook; to burn.
Is “barbecue” formal or informal?
barbecue is generally derogatory, slang.