Como Pronunciar "coolie"
word
ˈkuːli
KOO-lee
kˈuːli
KOO-lee
Definição
An old, now offensive term for a manual laborer, especially in Asia. The word was widely used during colonial times but is considered derogatory today.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkuːli
Inglês Britânico
kˈuːli
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KOO-lee
UK
KOO-lee
Ouça em Contexto
In old books, the word coolie was often used to describe workers at ports.
People no longer use the word coolie because it is offensive.
The term coolie is found in many historical documents.
That movie used 'coolie,' but it's really outdated and disrespectful now.