A Scottish term for the Ayrshire town of
Kilmarnock. Local tradition holds that the name of Kilmarnock derives from
the missionary St Marnock. It is likely that 'Killie' came from the inability of
locals to pronounce or spell 'Kilmarnock'. The term 'Killie' is more commonly used to refer to Kilmarnock Football Club.
'C'mon
Killie!' (used to give encouragement to a usually losing soccer team)
'Am fae Killie, no fae
Ayr, thank fuck.' (A
kilmarnock citizen would use this phrase in reply to an inquiry regarding what part of Scotland they originate from)
