Koori

Black Australian Person.

Means 'people' in their native language. They took this word because they didnt like the European word 'Aborigine' as it had been forced on them.

"I prefer to identify myself as a Koori rather than an Aborigine"

by Karlie October 06, 2004

koori time

Acceptable excuse for aboriginal being late for an appointment.

"I'm not late! I go by koori time."

by Scumie April 23, 2006