boogalee

Etymology

Probably related to bougie or boogaloo.

noun

  1. A Cajun (with the implication that the person has partially black as well as partially white ancestry).“"That boogalee's been talking," he said, arranging his pillows higher. "I know he saw me this morning." "He did." "Snoopy," said Donald. "Mr. Petit ain't a boogalee," said Mrs. Candy. "And he ain't snoopy. He's right. What my roomers does is […]"”