What was the nickname the American colonists gave to members of the british army during the revolutionary war?

Most people believe they were called "Redcoats," but that term did not appear until the 1880's.

Actual Names include:

• The Regulars (Paul Revere would have said "The Regulars are Coming!" not "The British are coming!")
• The King's Men

Cruel Nicknames include:

• Bloody-backs (because of the colors of their coat and also the traditional British military practice of flogging)
• Lobsters/Lobster-backs (this was used particularly in Boston)