English Explanatory Dictionary

barbie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A barbecue (apparatus for grilling).
  2. A barbecue (event: cookout).
noun
  1. A barbiturate.
name
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Barbara.
noun
  1. A tall, slender female fashion doll.
  2. A beautiful but stupid or shallow young woman.

Pronunciation

/bɑː(ɹ)bi/ EN-AU ck1 barbie.ogg /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ en-us-Barbie.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Barbie.wav

Word forms

barbie barbies ] Barbie

Etymology

Clipping of barbecue + -ie (diminutive suffix).

Synonyms

dolly

Derived words

Barbenheimer Barbiefication Barbie pagoda Barbie pink Barbie shipper Barbiesque Barbillion ICE Barbie
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