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barbie

Pronunciation: /bɑː(ɹ)bi/

The English word “barbie” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A barbecue (apparatus for grilling).
  2. A barbecue (event: cookout).
  3. A barbiturate.

Etymology

Clipping of barbecue + -ie (diminutive suffix).

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