minibraai

English

Noun

minibraai (plural not attested)

  1. (South Africa, rare) A small (miniature) barbecue; a barbecue for two people.
    • 1989, Bothalia[1], volume 19, page 274:
      minibraai was also found to dissipate heat from the gas burner evenly over thin-bottomed pots, thereby preventing food from burning.
    • 1999, Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa[2], page 81:
      minibraai has four surfaces: a nonstick aluminium ribbed grill with a smooth aluminium nonstick grill plate on the ... minibraai until the cheese has melted.
    • 2007, Lauren St John, Rainbow's End, A Memoir of Childhood, War and an African Farm, page 274:
      Why not host a minibraai during your book club meeting? Have everyone bring a dish to share, and be sure to include some barbecued meats — a staple at any braai.