What does braaivleis mean?

Meat cooked over an open flame at a braai. For example: "The braaivleis smells amazing!"

Where does the slang word braaivleis come from?

braaivleis is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

braaivleis

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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braaivleis definition 1

Meat cooked over an open flame at a braai.

"The braaivleis smells amazing!"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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