Definition of "limeys" [limeys]

• Plural form of limey. (noun)

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• "Ms. Mitford pointed out that the Brits have known for two hundred years what happens and are called "limeys" to this day in the States."
• "Talon: FTFA: The lemon juice ration led to British sailors being dubbed "limeys," because at the time, people thought all citrus fruits were basically the same, and all citrus fruits were called limes (FORESHADOWING: THEY'RE NOT ALL THE SAME)."
• "FTFA: The lemon juice ration led to British sailors being dubbed "limeys," because at the time, people thought all citrus fruits were basically the same, and all citrus fruits were called limes (FORESHADOWING: THEY'RE NOT ALL THE SAME)."