barbie
noun · casual
A barbecue, either the grill itself or a social event where food is cooked outdoors.
How Aussies use it
- We're having a barbie at the park on Sunday.
- Can you bring some snags for the barbie?
Good to know
Australians often hold barbies in parks, which have free public barbecues.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use barbecue instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.