aunt nell
A term from Polari — the secret argot used by gay men, theatre people, and fairground workers in Britain, particularly before decriminalisation in 1967.
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A term from Polari — the secret argot used by gay men, theatre people, and fairground workers in Britain, particularly before decriminalisation in 1967. 'Aunt nells' means ears (rhyming slang or Polari invention), and the imperative form means to be quiet or listen. The word is both a body part noun and a request for silence in Polari usage.
He told him to keep his aunt nells open and his mouth shut if he didn't want trouble.
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(Polari, imperative) Remain silent; be quiet.
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(Polari) To listen; to hear.
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(Polari) An ear.
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