An Australian/British term for Indian. Derived from the cricketing terminology for bowlers that spin the ball when bowling a delivery. The term became associated with Indians in general because the National Indian Cricket team was more renown for spin bowling than fast bowling in comparison to other countries.
John Smith: Oi mate, what country are you from?
Gaya Patel: India
John Smith: A bloody spin bowler! I knew it.
Gaya Patel: India
John Smith: A bloody spin bowler! I knew it.
by Insider Info April 22, 2018