What is geechie meaning?

Geechie is a term used to refer to the Gullah people, an African American community with roots in coastal areas of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The term's origins are unclear, but it may have come from the Ogeechee River in Georgia, which runs through some Gullah communities. The Geechie dialect is a variety of English spoken by Gullah people, characterized by distinctive grammar patterns and vocabulary influenced by African languages. Today, the term "Geechie" is sometimes considered derogatory, and many prefer to use the term "Gullah."