braai

(South Africa) A barbecue where meat is roasted on a spit.

Braaivleis is an Afrikaans word for barbecued or grilled meat — the specific term for the meat cooked at a braai, South Africa's beloved outdoor grilling tradition. 'Braai' (shortened from braaivleis) has become the dominant term in South African English, but braaivleis remains the full form, particularly in Afrikaans usage. The braai is deeply culturally embedded in South African life across communities, often functioning as a social institution rather than merely a cooking method.

(South Africa, rare) A small (miniature) barbecue; a barbecue for two people.