Where does the slang word Larney come from?

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

Larney

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Larney definition 1

Originally Afrikaans for "fancy" or "posh," used in English to describe something high-class or someone who is affluent or snobbish. Calling a place or person "larney" means it's upscale or trying to be. Sometimes spelled "lahnee."

"He rocked up to the picnic in a suit and tie – so larney, hey. Meanwhile we were all in shorts and T-shirts on our camping chairs."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

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Larny 🇿🇦 South Africa

Fancy / posh.

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