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cooly (ˈkuːlɪ) 

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noun

Word forms:   plural coolies
  1. = coolie

coolie or cooly (ˈkuːlɪ Pronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

(plural) -ies
  1. a cheaply hired unskilled Oriental labourer
  2. (derogatory) an Indian living in South Africa

Word Origin

C17: from Hindi kulī, probably of Dravidian origin; related to Tamil kūli hire, hireling

Example Sentences Including 'cooly'

Arkins conceded that 77th-minute penalty - which Hamill cooly tucked away.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
He sealed the victory when he cooly lobbed keeper Kevin Dearden in the final minute.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Just as England seemed destined to snatch an advantage, Healy and Blewett cooly and brutally took them apart.
Misc (1995)
Roddick dropped serve again in the sixth game and Hewitt cooly closed out the match after two hours and 54 minutes.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)

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