Definition of "coolies" [coolies]

• Plural form of coolie. (noun)

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• "Schemmer had decided that the event would be a good object-lesson, and so had called in the coolies from the fields and compelled them to be present."
• "He was in further trouble last month for referring to Indians by the highly offensive term "coolies.""
• "Whether called coolies, koozies, cozies, huggies, huggers or can coolers, a neoprene sweater will keep your drink chilled on the hottest of days (or warm on the coolest of days)."