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What is the opposite of bbq?

Antonyms of bbq include boil, steam, poach, braise, stew.

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Bbq

Noun / ˈbi:bi:ˌkju: / / ˈbɑ:rbɪˌkju: / Another word for bbq — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

BBQ is a shortened form of the word 'barbecue'. It refers to a method of cooking food, usually meat, using a grill or smoker and often involves the use of marinades or sauces.

Synonyms & similar words

barbecue grill cookout barbie barbie-q smoke roast charbroil braai pit-cook fire-cook pit-roast hickory mesquite sizzle sear broil grill barbeque barbie

Synonyms by register

Formal

barbecue grill

Informal

cookout barbie grill out

Antonyms

boil steam poach braise stew roast

Common collocations

bbq sauce
bbq chicken
bbq ribs
backyard bbq
bbq pit
bbq grill
summer bbq

Word family

noun barbecue

verb barbecue

Usage note

BBQ is a very common informal abbreviation for barbecue. While it can refer to the cooking method, it more often refers to the social event or the food itself.

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