keelie

English

Etymology

Imitative.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkiːli/

Noun

keelie (plural keelies)

1. (Scotland, Northern England) A sparrowhawk or kestrel.
2. (Scotland, Northern England) A common or violent urban youth.
   • 2008, James Kelman, Kieron Smith, Boy, Penguin, published 2009, page 64:

     That was what she said if it was Glasgow people, Oh they are just keelies.