Cue: meaning, definitions and examples
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cue
[ kjuː ]
in a performance
A signal for action; a prompt or indication.
Synonyms
indication, prompt, signal
Examples of usage
- She missed her cue and entered too early.
- The actor waited for his cue to enter the stage.
in a conversation
A hint or suggestion to prompt a specific response or action.
Synonyms
hint, prompt, suggestion
Examples of usage
- She gave him a cue to start talking about his new project.
- His raised eyebrow was a cue for her to change the subject.
Translations
Translations of the word "cue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dica
- sinal
- deixa
🇮🇳 संकेत
🇩🇪 Hinweis
- Stichwort
- Signal
🇮🇩 petunjuk
🇺🇦 підказка
- сигнал
- натяк
🇵🇱 wskazówka
- sygnał
- aluzja
🇯🇵 合図 (あいず)
- きっかけ (きっかけ)
- ヒント (ヒント)
🇫🇷 indice
- signal
- réplique
🇪🇸 señal
- pista
- indicio
🇹🇷 ipucu
- sinyal
- işaret
🇰🇷 신호
- 암시
- 힌트
🇸🇦 إشارة
🇨🇿 nápověda
- signál
- podnět
🇸🇰 nápoveda
- signál
- podnet
🇨🇳 提示 (tíshì)
- 信号 (xìnhào)
- 暗示 (ànshì)
🇸🇮 namig
- znak
- signal
🇮🇸 vísbending
- tákn
- bending
🇰🇿 белгі
🇬🇪 ნიშანი
🇦🇿 işarə
🇲🇽 señal
- pista
- indicio
Etymology
The word 'cue' originated in the 16th century from the Middle French word 'queue', meaning 'tail'. It was first used in the context of billiards to refer to the stick used to strike the ball. Over time, 'cue' evolved to also mean a signal or prompt, especially in the context of performances. The use of 'cue' in conversation to indicate a hint or suggestion developed later.