From Polari — the secret slang used by gay men, circus performers, and street traders in Britain before decriminalization — 'bona vardering' means finding someone attractive or good-looking.
From Polari — the secret slang used by gay men, circus performers, and street traders in Britain before decriminalization — 'bona vardering' means finding someone attractive or good-looking. 'Bona' means good or nice, and 'vardering' comes from the Italian 'vedere' (to see), so the phrase literally evokes appreciating someone with your eyes. It carries the coded warmth of a community that had to hide its language.
They were bona vardering that bloke across the bar all evening, nudging each other and whispering.
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(Polari) Attractive; good-looking.
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