1.The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue.
2.The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next succeeding player to speak; any word or words which serve to remind a player to speak or to do something; a catchword. "When my cue comes, call me, and I will answer."
3.A hint or intimation. "Give them (the servants) their cue to attend in two lines as he leaves the house."
4.The part one has to perform in, or as in, a play. "Were it my cueto fight, I should have known it Without a prompter."
5.Humor; temper of mind. (Colloq.)
6.A straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in playing billiards.
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