kebab menu

or ka·bob men·u

[ kuh-bob men-yoo ]

noun

1. Digital Technology. an icon or graphic consisting of three dots arranged vertically, which reveals a list of options when tapped or clicked on: Compare hamburger menu.

   To delete a single file, click on the kebab menu at the right and choose the Delete option.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kebab menu¹

First recorded in 2015–20; from the supposed resemblance to meat kebabs

Example Sentences

At San Fernando Valley Persian restaurant Nan Dagh Kabob Dagh on Lindley Avenue, there’s a kebab menu, and then there’s a menu of Afghan dishes.

From Los Angeles Times

The kebab menu wanders beyond lamb, however, embracing proteins rare among the skewer set.

From Washington Post