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barbecuing


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of cooking food outside on a grill, typically over an open flame.

    - "Let's go barbecuing this weekend."
    - "My dad is a master at barbecuing a steak."
  • noun

    A social event where food is cooked outdoors on a grill.

    - "We had a great barbecuing last summer."
    - "The barbecuing was cancelled due to rain."

Synonyms

braai
Rhymes
Words rhyming with barbecuing
queuing , dewing , dueling
Variants
List of all variants of barbecuing that leads to same result
barbecue , barbecued , barbecuer , barbecuers , barbecues , barbecuing
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'barbecue' is believed to come from the Taino or Arawak words 'barbacoa' or 'barbacot', meaning 'sacred pit'. The Spanish explorers adopted the word and introduced it to Europe.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the word 'barbecue' in English was in 1541.

  2. Barbecuing is believed to have originated in the Caribbean and Central America.

  3. The largest barbecue in the world was held in Brisbane, Australia in 2013, and fed over 100,000 people.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grilling: A similar cooking method to barbecuing, but typically involves cooking food over a closed flame or heat source.

  2. BBQ Sauce: A sweet and savory sauce used to marinate or baste meat during barbecuing.


Culture
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Barbecuing is a popular cultural activity in many parts of the world, particularly in North America and Australia. It is often associated with social gatherings, family events, and outdoor activities. Barbecuing has been featured in literature, music, and art, and is a symbol of summer and relaxation.

How to Memorize "barbecuing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a backyard with a grill, people cooking and socializing around it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'barbecuing' with summer, outdoor activities, and social gatherings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BARBECUE' to remember the definition: 'B' for 'Barbecue', 'A' for 'Act of cooking outside', 'R' for 'Raise temperature', 'B' for 'Baste food', 'E' for 'Enjoy food', 'C' for 'Cook over an open flame', and 'U' for 'Under the sun'.


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