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Definition of "braai" [braai]

  • A barbecue, the Afrikaans word for grill. (noun)
  • An open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing. (noun)
  • A social meeting, including the braaing of meat. (noun)
  • To grill meat over an open flame. (verb)

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Use "braai" in a sentence
  • "The braai was an oil drum cut in half lengthways, with cut-down pipes soldered to its underneath as legs."
  • "A braai is the South African version of a barbecue - and I figured I could handle slapping meat on the grill."
  • "There the barbecue is known as a 'braai' or 'braaivleis' - literally 'grill' or 'meat grill' and is done properly and with skill."
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