Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coalie

/ˈkoʊli/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: coalie
IPA: /ˈkoʊli/

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A supporter of the proposed coalition between the Liberal and Conservative Parties.

British usage; Slang

noun

Example Sentences

"Subsequently, the 'Coalie Libs' have suffered a consistently dismal reputation."
"The 'Coalie' Macnamara was opposed by a 'Wee Free' in a triangular contest."

Etymology

From coalition + -ie.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: coalition, coal

Usage

British usage
Slang

Inflected Forms

Coalies (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce coalie?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkoʊli/.
What does coalie mean?: A supporter of the proposed coalition between the Liberal and Conservative Parties.
Where does coalie come from?: From coalition + -ie.

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