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单词 Limey
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Definition of Limey in English:

Limey

nounPlural Limeys ˈlʌɪmiˈlaɪmi
Australian, North American derogatory, informal
  • A British person.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The latter incident turned out differently than my paternal flyboy expected with the Limeys turned their guns toward the annoying Americans.
    • Kuschka was called a turncoat, a Limey, an English-lover and several names that are too ugly to repeat.
    • Well done especially to the Limeys, whose robot sub cut the Russian submersible free from the wires that had trapped it.
    • Some used lime juice which explains why English sailors are called Limeys.
    • I could see the Limeys weren't in a mood to share - information, I mean.

Origin

Late 19th century: from lime2 + -y1, because of the former enforced consumption of lime juice in the British navy.

 
 

Definition of Limey in US English:

Limey

nounˈlīmēˈlaɪmi
North American, Australian derogatory, informal
  • A British person.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Kuschka was called a turncoat, a Limey, an English-lover and several names that are too ugly to repeat.
    • The latter incident turned out differently than my paternal flyboy expected with the Limeys turned their guns toward the annoying Americans.
    • I could see the Limeys weren't in a mood to share - information, I mean.
    • Some used lime juice which explains why English sailors are called Limeys.
    • Well done especially to the Limeys, whose robot sub cut the Russian submersible free from the wires that had trapped it.

Origin

Late 19th century: from lime + -y, because of the former enforced consumption of lime juice in the British navy.

 
 
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