que

nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈkjuː//

The name of the Latin script letter Q/q. Alternative form of cue.

noun

1
rareThe name of the Latin script letter Q/q. Alternative form of cue.
having lost their own pees and ques, by some pitiful attempt in our alphabetical orchard
he was about to be interviewed by German television and he had to be on his pees and ques.
2
Variant of barbequeinformalClipping of barbeque.
Then about 1950 two German brothers who had a meat market began cooking BBQ in their market to use up left over meat. One got the idea to smoke a brisket as he was smoking sausage one weekend. He left it all weekend in his smokehouse and on Monday as they were serving their que, pork, sausage & chicken, he cut a slice […]
Instead please join in the sharing of que methods and recipes, or questions.
The back route I favor involves a long stretch on Highway 74 and brings me close enough to Lumberton for a barbeque detour. That was my target today. Being already in Lumberton, it only made sense to score some “que.”
3
Variant of queueAlternative form of queue.

Forms

plural: ques

quarterback · An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a…quarters · Housing, barracks, or other habitation or living space.quartet · A group of four people or things, particularly

que · The name of the Latin script letter Q/q. Alternative form of cue.

Que · A Chinese surname from Hokkien.Quebec · A province in eastern Canada. Capital: Quebec City. Largest…queen · The wife, consort, or widow of a king.

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