Cue

Quick meaning: Cue is a noun meaning The name of the Latin script letter Q/q.

Meaning

The name of the Latin script letter Q/q.

More Meanings

1. An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.
2. (electronics, computing) A marker or signal that triggers something, such as the start of an audio recording.
3. A hint or intimation.
4. To give someone a cue signal.
5. 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.
6. (obsolete) Humour; temper of mind.
7. (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.

Example Sentences

Cue the cameraman, and action!

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

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

These techniques can cue an open dialogue with your interviewer.

Word Forms

• cues
• cueing
• cued

Synonyms for cue

Depending on context, synonyms include prompt, clew, clue, remind.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clew, clue, remind, prompt, dec, hour.

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