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Definition of "limey" [limey]

  • Slang A British sailor. (noun)
  • Slang An English person. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "limey" in a sentence
  • "It seems to me that "limey" is more affectionate than pejorative."
  • "Why: The leaves as well as the lime rind impart a sharp, unmistakable lime scent and taste that is more "limey" than regular limes."
  • "This use is probably responsible for the slang term "limey" which developed and was/is used to describe those having an English background."
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