Paki
Americannoun
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a contemptuous term used to refer to a Pakistani, especially one who has emigrated to Britain.
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a contemptuous term used to refer to any emigrant to Britain from the Indian subcontinent.
noun
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a Pakistani or person of Pakistani descent
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(loosely) a person from any part of the Indian subcontinent
adjective
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Pakistani or of Pakistani descent
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(loosely) denoting a person from the Indian subcontinent
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Paki
1960–65; by shortening, with i construed as -y 2
Example Sentences
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Still, they signed several key prospects, including four-star edge rusher Noah Carter out of Arizona and three blue-chip recruits from California: offensive tackle Paki Finau, edge Ratumana Bulabalavu and quarterback Dermaricus Davis.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024
Hawaii’s government introduced the Aloha Spirit law in 1986, an effort inspired by Pilahi Paki, a Maui-born poet and philosopher who spoke of the aloha spirit at a 1970 conference on the islands’ future.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023
It was established by Pauahi Paki, the last royal descendant of the Kamehameha line, to promote the wellbeing of people of Hawaiian descent.
From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023
When it comes to 2024 Husky commits, four-star offensive lineman Paki Finau is the last one left.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023
Sehinom Chabatu went back to Dau Paki Olel and lived there.
From Creation Myths of Primitive America In relation to the Religious History and Mental Development of Mankind by Curtin, Jeremiah
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