Definitions
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- noun South Africa A
barbecue , theAfrikaans word forgrill . - noun South Africa An open outdoor grill built specifically for the purpose of
braaing . - noun South Africa A social meeting, including the
braaing of meat. - verb South Africa To
grill meat over an open flame.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The braai was an oil drum cut in half lengthways, with cut-down pipes soldered to its underneath as legs.
Rainbow’s End Lauren St John 2007
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The braai was an oil drum cut in half lengthways, with cut-down pipes soldered to its underneath as legs.
Rainbow’s End Lauren St John 2007
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A braai is the South African version of a barbecue - and I figured I could handle slapping meat on the grill.
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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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There the barbecue is known as a 'braai' or 'braaivleis' - literally 'grill' or 'meat grill' and is done properly and with skill.
Archive 2007-07-15 2007
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We are the rainbow nation, the place where we 'braai' and eat biltong and watch Rugby.
janedoe0 Diary Entry janedoe0 2007
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Swimming was followed by a fabulous "braai" (barbeque) at Laura and her husband Steyn's place next door; see the pictures on their deck as the sun set
TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010
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Earlier this year, local community leaders threatened to 'braai' foreigners if they came back, clearly stating that they were not welcome.
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Desmond Tutu on Friday called on South Africans to throw some meat - or vegetables - on the coals to celebrate the country's heritage and "braai".
News24 Top Stories 2010
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"braai" means, it is a South African word for barbecue.
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