Pakis

See also: pakis and pāķis

English

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Noun

Pakis

  1. plural of Paki

Proper noun

Pakis pl (plural only)

  1. (Australia, India) The Pakistan cricket team.
    • 1999, Outlook, volume 5, numbers 12-24, page 258:
      But I′d rather remember the batsmanship of the Pakis.

Usage notes

(Pakistani cricket team): A diminutive associated with sport rivalry that lacks the derogatory and racist overtones of Paki in British usage.

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