What is Polari language?
What is Polari language?
From ethnologue.com
A language of United Kingdom
An in-group language among theatrical and circus people. Speakers are gays. Some observers trace its roots to sailors and seafarers, alleging that it derived from a maritime lingua franca. Second language only.
Alternate names Parlare, Parlary, Palarie, Palari, Parlyaree
A language of United Kingdom
An in-group language among theatrical and circus people. Speakers are gays. Some observers trace its roots to sailors and seafarers, alleging that it derived from a maritime lingua franca. Second language only.
Alternate names Parlare, Parlary, Palarie, Palari, Parlyaree
"So bona to vada...oh you! Your lovely eek and your lovely riah." (Taken from "Piccadilly Palare", a song by musician Morrissey)
"So good to see...oh you! Your lovely face and your lovely hair."
"So good to see...oh you! Your lovely face and your lovely hair."