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po·lar·i
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Polarinoun
A cant used by the homosexual community in Britain, in the London fishmarkets, and in the theatre, attested since at least the 19th century and popularised in the 1950s and 1960s by the camp characters Julian and Sandy in the popular BBC radio show Round the Horne.
Polarinoun
A cant used by the Romani people in the theatre, fairgrounds, and circuses of Britain.
polariverb
To talk.
Etymology: From the verb parlare (to talk).
Wikipedia
Polari
Polari (from Italian parlare 'to talk') is a form of slang or cant used in Britain by some actors, circus and fairground showmen, professional wrestlers, merchant navy sailors, criminals, sex workers and the gay subculture. There is some debate about its origins, but it can be traced back to at least the 19th century and possibly as far as the 16th century. There is a long-standing connection with Punch and Judy street puppet performers, who traditionally used Polari to converse.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polari in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polari in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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