naff
The origin and history of naff.
Etymology
Perhaps from Polari, dating to the 1960s. Beyond that its origin is unknown; it may be a deliberate corruption of either fanny or eff (off) (see naff off).
The origin and history of naff.
Perhaps from Polari, dating to the 1960s. Beyond that its origin is unknown; it may be a deliberate corruption of either fanny or eff (off) (see naff off).
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