braai

British  

/ braɪ /

verb

1. to grill or roast (meat) over open coals

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noun

1. short for braaivleis

Etymology

Origin of braai

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

South Africans Trevor Immelman in 2009 and Charl Schwartzel in 2012 went with a spiced minced meat pie topped with an egg custard called a bobotie, a chilled seafood bar and a lamb-centric barbecue called a braai.

From Los Angeles Times

The problem is that the Springboks tend to treat teams with the verve of Scotland like some piece of meat to be cooked on a braai.

From BBC

On Sunday, there will be a special church service followed by a picnic or a “braai,” a traditional South African barbecue.

From Washington Times

For Nathan Visser a friendly braai, the word in South Africa for barbecue, is more than a meal - it's a social tonic.

From BBC

While, in general, he values being mindful of the environment, that does not extend to changing his braai habits.

From BBC