Larnie (Laani) definition 1
Originally Afrikaans for a fancy, rich person, larnie is used in SA English to mean someone who is well-off or acting above their class. Calling someone a larnie can imply they are a boss or just a flashy big-shot.
"Ever since he got that job, he's become a real larnie – won't greet us anymore. (English, meaning "Since he got that job, he's become a real big-shot…")"
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- August 2025
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"Lai lai, I no go gree (Never, I won't agree)"
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