Meaning
A person of mixed African and Indian descent — the child of Jamaica's Black majority and its Indian-heritage community. 'Coolie royal' describes this specific mix, often noting long, straight 'coolie' hair and particular features. Documented for understanding: while 'coolie royal' is an established descriptor for the mixed heritage, 'coolie' as a standalone ethnic label for Indian people is a slur.
Examples
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Him a coolie royal, wid di long straight hair.
He's Afro-Indian, with the long straight hair.
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Di coolie royal gyal favour har Indian side.
The Afro-Indian girl favours her Indian side.
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Coolie royal come from di Indian an African mix.
'Coolie royal' comes from the Indian and African mix.
Origin
From 'coolie' (the offensive term for Indian-descended people) + 'royal' (mixed descent); Afro-Indian heritage. See [[chiney-royal]], [[coolie-hair]].
How it’s used
A person of mixed African and Indian descent; 'coolie' alone is a slur. See [[chiney-royal]], [[coolie-hair]].