Polari.
- Language variation dependent on sexuality.
- It's an anti-language.
- Mainly used by homosexuals.
- Originated when homosexuality was illegal.
- Mainly used in London.
- Paul Baker estimates that there are 500 words in the Polari language.
- Polari is largely used by the traveller community and The circus.
- Also known as 'Palare'.
- Mainly used by gay men and the theatre community.
- Used on 'Round the Horne' radio show.
- Form of protection / secrecy.
- Excluded outsiders.
Examples:
- Bevvy.
- Bitch.
- Camp.
- Batts (shoes.)
- Chicken (young).
- Ecaf (anagram of face).
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