barbecue stopper
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Meaning · English
A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “barbecue stopper” mean?
A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe.
Is “barbecue stopper” formal or informal?
barbecue stopper is generally slang.