limey

noun, often capitalized

lim·ey | \ ˈlī-mē

plural limeys

Definition of limey

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 slang : a British sailor

2 slang : englishman

limey

adjective

lim·ey

variant spelling of limy

1 : smeared with or consisting of lime : viscous

2 : containing lime or limestone

3 : resembling or having the qualities of lime

Examples of limey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The corn tortillas help quesadillas achieve excellence, for once: thick but pliant, not too cheesy, served with limey, oniony, chunky guacamole. — Bethany Jean Clement, The Seattle Times, "Some of Seattle’s best tacos (at Beacon Hill prices)," 5 May 2017

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limey

noun

English Language Learners Definition of limey

US, informal + old-fashioned : a British person

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variant spelling of limy

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