kebab menu

or ka·bob men·u

[ kuh-bob men-yoo ]

noun

1. Digital Technology. an icon or graphic consisting of three dots arranged vertically, which reveals a list of options when tapped or clicked on: Compare hamburger menu.

   To delete a single file, click on the kebab menu at the right and choose the Delete option.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kebab menu¹

First recorded in 2015–20; from the supposed resemblance to meat kebabs