Limey

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪmi/

Definitions of limey

noun a slang term for a British person, often used by Americans

Example Sentences

A1 My friend from England is a limey.

A2 I met a limey at the pub last night.

B1 The limey sailor had a strong British accent.

B2 The limey chef made delicious fish and chips.

C1 The limey diplomat negotiated a peace treaty.

C2 The limey historian wrote a book on British colonialism.

adjective relating to or characteristic of British people

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a limey drink for the first time.

A2 The limey taste of the dish was refreshing.

B1 She added a limey twist to the classic recipe.

B2 The limey aroma of the candles filled the room.

C1 The limey tang of the sauce complemented the seafood perfectly.

C2 The limey undertones in the wine added complexity to the flavor profile.

Examples of limey in a Sentence

formal The limey was originally used as a derogatory term for British sailors in the 19th century.

informal My friend from London is always joking about being a limey.

slang I can't believe that limey cut me off in traffic!

figurative His personality is so sour, he's like a limey sometimes.

Grammatical Forms of limey

• past tense: limed
• plural: limeys
• comparative: limier
• superlative: limiest
• present tense: lime
• future tense: will lime
• perfect tense: have limed
• continuous tense: is limes
• singular: limey
• positive degree: limey
• infinitive: to lime
• gerund: liming
• participle: liming

Origin and Evolution of limey

First Known Use: 1857 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'limey' originated as a derogatory slang term used by American sailors to refer to British sailors who consumed lime juice to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'limey' has evolved from a derogatory term to a more light-hearted nickname for people from the United Kingdom.