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(Australia, slang) A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe.

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barbecue stopper

Source Word

barbecue stopper

Noun

Australia slang

(Australia, slang) A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe.

Japanese Meaning

物議を醸す現代的で重要な話題、つまり議論を呼び、場合によっては社交上の失態につながるテーマ。

Bringing up politics at the family cookout was a real barbecue stopper.

家族のバーベキューで政治の話題を持ち出したら、本当に場の空気を凍らせる話題になってしまった。

Sense（1）

(Australia, slang) A topic of conversation which is controversial and of contemporary significance. Hence, a social gaffe.

barbecue stoppers

（ plural ）