As nouns the difference between bbq and cookout
is that bbq is an alternative spelling of BBQ|lang=en while cookout is a gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside; either a domestic barbecue or a larger social event.
As an abbreviation BBQ
is barbecue.
As a verb BBQ
is to barbecue.
bbq
English
Verb
(
en verb)
(chiefly, US, informal) To barbecue.
Derived terms
* BBQer
cookout
English
Noun
(
wikipedia cookout)
(
en noun)
(US) A gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside; either a domestic barbecue or a larger social event.