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Meaning of keelie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈkiːli

Definitions

  1. Someone from Glasgow
  2. A sparrowhawk or kestrel.
    Northern-England, Scotland
  3. A common or violent urban youth.
    Northern-England, Scotland

Examples

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

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Keelin Keeling Keeling curve Keeling Islander Keeling Islands Keeling schedule

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