A term from Polari, the secret argot historically used by gay men, sex workers, and circus/theater communities in Britain. 'Ogle' in Polari means eye (from Italian 'occhio'), and 'fake' refers to an artificial or theatrical prop, so 'ogle fake' literally means a false eye — i.e., a fake eyelash. Polari thrived in the mid-20th century as a way for marginalized communities to communicate privately, and many of its terms carried theatrical or performative connotations. Largely a historical curiosity today, though Polari enthusiasts still use and document it.
She carefully applied her ogle fakes before going on stage, completing the full glamorous look.
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(Polari) A false eyelash.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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