laanie

laanie
I
South African Slang
Origin: Afrikanerisms
1. n boss, used in a deferent tone.
2. adj fancy
II
South African Slang
Origin: South African Indian slang
From the Afrikaans word meaning "fancy", but used by Indian people to mean "smart guy" ("Smart" as in "well-to-do") or, more frequently, "boss". Compare "larnie". Also referring to white people.

English dialects glossary. 2013.

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