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  • proper noun Australia, India, always plural The Pakistan cricket team.
  • proper noun Plural form of Paki.

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Examples

  • Today those called "Pakis" are very well established with their children mostly university graduates and contributing to the Canadian economy, often in high positions.

    Multiculturalism: Mr Cameron's crude caricature solves no problems | Observer editorial 2011

  • But so is a Prince in the British Army calling fellow recruits 'Pakis'.

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009

  • If you want to just demonstrate your expertise on islam, than may I respectfully suggest that your comments will do more justice on other, more dedicated, forums on "Pakis" and immigration.

    ISLAM AND CIVILISATION 2009

  • I thought true Labour people hated "Pakis" and "queers" in equal measure?

    I Pity Gay Men Newmania 2007

  • As for your extended "bovver boy" example: if he sincerely believes, as a moral axiom, that it is wrong to allow "Pakis" into the country, how would you demonstrate, objectively, that he is wrong?

    Carry-Over Thread 2007

  • I thank Jane Schiff for pointing out the offensive character of the word 'Pakis'.

    Do Us A Favor, Pakistanis! 2009

  • For example, people of Pakistani descent who have been in the UK for many generations will still be referred to as "Pakis", even though they are British.

    apples and oranges 2005

  • Of course, I might be a bit prejudiced in favour of "Pakis", seeing that I married one myself. '

    Rumpole and the Reign of Terror Mortimer, John 2006

  • The tolerance extended to Islam in Britain is partly because immigrants such as Pakistanis were often the butt of racism in the past, and contemptuously called "Pakis" by stand-up comedians.

    Independent.ie - Frontpage RSS Feed 2010

  • The tolerance extended to Islam in Britain is partly because immigrants such as Pakistanis were often the butt of racism in the past, and contemptuously called "Pakis" by stand-up comedians.

    Independent.ie - Frontpage RSS Feed 2010

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