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This page describes the language; for other uses of the term, see Polari.

Polari is a language or slang used by gay people (particularly gay men). According to Wikipedia it is also used "by actors, circus and fairground showmen, criminals, [and] prostitutes."[1]

Polari was a feature of gay culture up to the 1960s, when its use began to decline as greater public and legal acceptance of homosexuality made it no longer so necessary to have a private language.

The characters Julian and Sandy on the radio programme Round the Horne made much use of Polari, giving it a wider audience.

References

  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polari