barbecue, n.All

Barbecue is a place, an event, and a type of food.

Barbecue is a suburban summer ritual at which the eldest male of the household presides over a burnt offering that's undercooked on the inside.

Barbecue is a way of life rather than a desirable method of cooking.

Barbecue is a wait at the hairdresser's.

Barbecue is liked by men because men like to cook only if danger is involved.

Barbecue is smoke without fire.