Coalie

English

Etymology

coalition +‎ -ie

Noun

Coalie (plural Coalies)

  1. (UK, politics, historical, slang) A supporter of the proposed coalition between the Liberal and Conservative Parties.
    • 1971, Alan John Percivale Taylor, Lloyd George: Twelve Essays, page 225:
      Subsequently, the 'Coalie Libs' have suffered a consistently dismal reputation.
    • 2005, Roy Douglas, Liberals, page 188:
      The 'Coalie' Macnamara was opposed by a 'Wee Free' in a triangular contest.

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