[moovova]

I still struggle with Australians calling a grill “Barbie”.

And Bob’s NOT my uncle...

[Orbiter]

Que dropped from the Bar and B.

[Alas Babylon!]

I still struggle with Australians calling a grill “Barbie”.

How so?

Bar-B-Q.

Barbeque.

Aussies like to shorten all kinds of words:

Arvo = Afternoon; Footy = Australian Rules Football; Maccas = McDonalds; Service station = Servo; Tinny = Tin can = beer...

And these are just a few.

Barby for Barbecue makes perfect sense in Straya.