'cue

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of barbecue. US, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, informal, uncountable

    "Some are homes that are converted into barbecue joints and, yes, some are even part of a church. [It ...] will inspire you to do your best in whatever you do, no matter how humble, or at least inspire you to go out and get some 'cue."

Synonyms

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'q

Example

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"Some are homes that are converted into barbecue joints and, yes, some are even part of a church. [It ...] will inspire you to do your best in whatever you do, no matter how humble, or at least inspire you to go out and get some 'cue."

Etymology

Apheretic form of barbecue.

Related phrases

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