What is another word for limey?
Pronunciation:
[ lˈa͡ɪmi], [ lˈaɪmi], [ l_ˈaɪ_m_i]
Related words: UK slang term, British slang, UKisms, British meaning of limey
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Synonyms for Limey:
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n.
• person Other synonyms:
Other relevant words:
- Jacky ,
- Shipman ,
- Tommy Atkins ,
- able seaman ,
- able-bodied seaman ,
- bluejacket ,
- boat ,
- boatman ,
- briton ,
- britt ,
- buccaneer ,
- burgess ,
- burgher ,
- chink ,
- crewman ,
- dago ,
- fisherman ,
- frog ,
- greaseball ,
- greaser ,
- guinea ,
- hearty ,
- hunk ,
- jack ,
- jack-tar ,
- jerry ,
- lascar ,
- leghorn ,
- lobsterman ,
- mariner ,
- matelot ,
- navigator ,
- neptune ,
- paddy ,
- pirate ,
- privateer ,
- sailor ,
- salt ,
- sauceboat ,
- sea dog ,
- sea rover ,
- seafarer ,
- seaman ,
- skiff ,
- skimmer ,
- spic ,
- tar ,
- viking ,
- water dog ,
- wetback ,
- whaler ,
- windjammer ,
- yacht .
How to use "Limey" in context?
The term "limey" is often used to describe a British person, most commonly those living in England. The word is thought to have originated from the name of a British naval officer, Jimmy Lime, who was rumoured to have used the term to refer to his fellow officers. The term "limey" has become a common way of referring to someone from the UK.
Hyponym for Limey:
n.
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person
englishman.
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person
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