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Definitions of "Coolie"

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1. Coolie


English Translation

Person of Indian descent


Definition

A person with Indian heritage


Example Sentences

Patois: Di coolie gyal a dance nice.
English: The girl of Indian descent dances well.


Related Words

Blacks , Bigga , Fatah , Peas Head ,



posted by anonymous on May 27, 2024


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2. Coolie (Noun)


English Translation

Indian


Definition

Jamaican Indian or someone who is of East Indian descent.


Example Sentences

(patois) Yu see that coolie ova deh so?
(english) Do you see that Indian over there?


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby madda , Badman , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013



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