Cue

/ˈkjuː/ · noun

Meaning

The name of the Latin script letter Q/q..

Definitions by Sense

1. The name of the Latin script letter Q/q.
2. (obsolete, UK, universities) A small portion of bread or beer; the quantity bought with a farthing or half farthing and noted with a q (for Latin quadrāns (“farthing”)) in the buttery books.
3. An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.
4. The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next actor to speak; any word or words which serve to remind an actor to speak or to do something; a catchword.
5. (electronics, computing) A marker or signal that triggers something, such as the start of an audio recording.
6. A hint or intimation.
7. (obsolete) Humour; temper of mind.
8. To give someone a cue signal.

Example Sentences

"My name is Quinn," said Quinn. "Cue-you-eye-en-en."

This time Cudicini was left helpless when Natcho stepped up to expertly curl the ball into the top corner. That was the cue for further pressure from the Russian side and it took further Cudicini saves to keep the score down.

When my cue comes, call me, and I will answer.

Give them [the servants] their cue to attend in two lines as he leaves the house.

Cue the cameraman, and action!

The episode also opens with an inspired bit of business for Homer, who blithely refuses to acquiesce to an elderly neighbor’s utterly reasonable request that he help make the process of selling her house easier by wearing pants when he gallivants about in front of windows, throw out his impressive collection of rotting Jack-O-Lanterns from previous Halloweens and take out his garbage, as it’s attracting wildlife (cue moose and Northern Exposure theme song).

These techniques can cue an open dialogue with your interviewer.

The teenager, as beloved a full-back as any in these parts since Danny McGrain was tearing it up, cut in, shot and saw his attempt deflected in off Sterling's boot. Cue more pandemonium.

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Word Forms

• cues
• kue
• kew
• que
• cueing
• cuing
• cued

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