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Coalie

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkoʊli/

1

noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, historical, slang

Topics: government, politics

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2

noun

Meaning 2

coalfish

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From coalition + -ie.

From coal + -ie.