barbie
word
/ˈbɑɹbi/
BAR-bee
/bˈɑːbi/
BAH-bee
Definition
"Barbie" is most commonly the name of a famous fashion doll for children. In Australian English, "barbie" also means a barbecue (outdoor grill or cookout).
Usage & Nuances
As a doll, always capitalized: "Barbie". In Australian slang, often used informally for backyard grills—"throw a shrimp on the barbie." Be aware of context to tell if it's the doll or a cookout. Not used to mean barbecue outside Australia/New Zealand.
Spanish: Barbie (muñeca) - parrillada (Australia, informal)Portuguese (BR): Barbie (boneca) - churrasco (gíria australiana)Portuguese (PT): Barbie (boneca) - churrasco (gíria australiana)Chinese (Simplified): 芭比娃娃 - 烧烤（澳大利亚俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 芭比娃娃 - 燒烤（澳大利亞俚語）Hindi: बार्बी (गुड़िया) - बार्बेक्यू (ऑस्ट्रेलियाई बोलचाल)Arabic: باربي (دمية) - شواء (استرالي، غير رسمي)Bengali: বার্বি - বারবিকিউ (অস্ট্রেলিয়ান স্ল্যাং)Russian: Барби - барбекю (австралийский сленг)Japanese: バービー - バーベキュー（オーストラリアの俗語）Vietnamese: búp bê Barbie - tiệc nướng ngoài trời (barbecue, tiếng lóng Úc)Korean: 바비 인형 - 바비큐(호주 속어)Turkish: Barbie bebek - mangal (Avustralya argosu)Urdu: باربی (گڑیا) - باربی کیو (آسٹریلوی سلینگ)Indonesian: boneka Barbie - barbekyu (slang Australia)
Example Sentences
She got a new Barbie for her birthday.
basic
My sister likes to play with her Barbie.
basic
Many children have a Barbie at home.
basic
We're having a barbie this weekend, want to come?
natural
He dressed up as Barbie for the costume party.
natural
Kids these days have so many different Barbies with clothes and cars.
natural