n.
Pronunciation: ' bär-bi- ˌ kyü
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -cued ; -cu · ing
Etymology: 2 barbecue
Date: 1690
1 : to roast or broil on a rack or revolving spit over or before a source of heat (as hot coals)
2 : to cook in a highly seasoned vinegar sauce
– bar · be · cu · er noun