Limey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪmi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Limey is an adjective meaning Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.
Meaning
Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.
More Meanings
- Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit).
- (US, Australia, New Zealand, slang, ethnic slur) An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent; an English or British immigrant.
- (slang, derogatory, dated) An English or British ship.
Example Sentences
This drink is full of limey goodness.
Ya look like anything ’cept a tourist who’s come to lose his wad and they get a bad case of nose trouble. Take yaself. Anyone can see ya’re a Limey even before ya start talking.
Word Forms
- limier
- limiest
- limeys
Synonyms for limey
Depending on context, synonyms include pommy, pom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limelike, lemonlike, lime, citruslike, lemony, citrusy.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.