noun

coley

Coley (noun) means a common food fish, also called coalfish or pollock, found in North Atlantic waters. Example: “The fish and chip shop used coley instead of cod to keep prices down.”

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noun

A common food fish, also called coalfish or pollock, found in North Atlantic waters.

"The fish and chip shop used coley instead of cod to keep prices down."

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In plain EnglishA cheaper, less famous relative of cod, often used in fish and chips.

Easily confused with

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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coleys plural

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Rhymes for coley

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What does “coley” mean?

The word “coley” means a common food fish, also called coalfish or pollock, found in North Atlantic waters. In plain terms, a cheaper, less famous relative of cod, often used in fish and chips.

How do you use “coley” in a sentence?

Here is “coley” used in a sentence: “The fish and chip shop used coley instead of cod to keep prices down.”

What part of speech is “coley”?

“Coley” is a noun.

What is the meaning of coley?

"coley" (noun) means a common food fish, also called coalfish or pollock, found in North Atlantic waters.