coolie
noun
an unskilled laborer, especially formerly in China and India.
Example Sentences
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The rivalry extends to online merchandise stores, where you can buy an America250 foam roller hat for $35.99, or a set of Freedom 250 coolies for $18, among other gear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
I would like to make the savory pecan coolies, but I am quite confused about the amount of flour listed.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2016
Behind them, in the snow, trailed 10,000 coolies, 7,000 mules, 4,000 yaks and 6 camels.
From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2010
The friendliness of Chinese peasants and youngsters, obvious efforts by the official class to make the Americans welcome, the patience and sturdy good humor of the airdrome coolies also helped.
From Time Magazine Archive
Suddenly Lin Nai-Nai nudged me and pointed to the Bund which as usual was lined with rickshas parked on both sides of the street, but there were no coolies with the rickshas.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
