#lexicon

Polari for a dull or unavailable man — 'naff' here meaning ordinary, possibly 'not available for...'.

Polari for wonderful or marvellous — a blend of fabulous and fantastic with extra flourish.

Polari for a woman or girl — likely from Italian 'paglione' or a Romance root.

Polari for none, no, or beware — a vital warning word in dangerous times.

Polari for a man — from Italian 'uomo', and the root of many compound terms.

Polari for to look at or to see — the verb of the discreet, knowing glance.

Polari for bad, naff or tacky — the opposite of bona.

Polari for good, fine or lovely — the warm thumbs-up at the heart of the cant.

Polari for a toilet, lavatory or house — from Italian 'casa', and the root of Cockney 'khazi'.

Polari for fortune or luck — a hopeful word from Romance roots.

Polari for pretty, nice or sweet — as in 'your dolly old eek'.

Polari for a house, flat or room — your lattie was your private safe space.