What does Laani mean?

Crazy person (playful). For example: "You're laani for trying that."

Where does the slang word Laani come from?

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

Laani

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Laani definition 1

Crazy person (playful).

"You're laani for trying that."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

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

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