braai

Meaning

Noun

1. A barbecue (grill), especially an open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of braaing.
2. A social meeting, including the braaing of meat; a cookout.

Verb

To grill meat over an open flame (not on a gas grill).

Synonyms

barbecue

broil

cook

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fry

grill

roast

bake

toast

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bɹaɪ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans braai (“to grill”), from Dutch braden (“roast”).