How to Pronounce "keelie"
word
ˈkiːli
KEE-lee
ˈkiːli
KEE-lee
Definition
A Scottish slang term for a working-class boy or young man, sometimes used to mean a rough or unruly youth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkiːli
British English
ˈkiːli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEE-lee
UK
KEE-lee
Listen in Context
That boy was called a keelie in his town.
A keelie often hangs out on the streets of Glasgow.
He didn't want to be known as a keelie anymore.
Back in the day, my uncle was a real keelie, always getting into trouble.