omipolone

omipolone
n
British
a male homosexual. This now-dated form has survived in theatrical and film usage from more widespread earlier currency in the argot of the underworld, tramps, tink-ers, etc. It is a portmanteau comprising omi (man) and polone (woman). The word was used as a euphemism in the radio comedy series Round the Horne during the 1960s.

Contemporary slang . 2014.

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  • polone — n British a woman, female. A near obsolete term of theatrical and showman s slang, dating from the 19th century. The word is an example of non Italian parlyaree, ulti mately derived from belurii, a Spanish gypsy term for an (immoral) woman. See… …   Contemporary slang

  • poloni — n British a woman, female. A near obsolete term of theatrical and showman s slang, dating from the 19th century. The word is an example of non Italian parlyaree, ulti mately derived from belurii, a Spanish gypsy term for an (immoral) woman. See… …   Contemporary slang

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