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BBQ

American  

abbreviation

  1. barbecue.


BBQ British  

abbreviation

  1. barbecue

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He says the cost of a refreshing pint in the soaring Texas temperatures was as high as $20, while a trip to a Texas BBQ restaurant also set him back $129.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Laughter and smoke from boudin and BBQ chicken drifted out across the bayou.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

Still, there are potential growth drivers, such as the company’s limited-time Smoky BBQ menu and World Cup promotions.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

Fresh basil and BBQ sauce were also popular options.

From Salon May 30, 2026

“All right. Beefs, tater salad, okra. Y’all want fried BBQ wings and fries? And extra sauce for you, Starr baby?”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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