Definition limey in American English

limey noun

[countable] noun

/ˈlaɪmi/

From the fact that, in the past, British sailors drank lime juice, which is full of vitamin C, as a way of preventing a disease called scurvy.

a British person. This word is sometimes used as an insult.

Synonyms and related words

Aussie Aussie Brit

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