'Lamey' is a play on the word 'larney, lah-nee' etc. The was commonly used by upper-class
white english-speaking South Africans in the 1970s and 80s.
It has differing interpretations. For example, it is regarded as a loose term for 'white
man,
boss etc.' by some domestic servants.
Yet it is also used as an alternate term for poshy, classy and wealthy. In this instance, it has regularly been used by female South African journalists. South African journalist, Jani
Allan coined the word 'lamey'.