limey Meaning & Definition
What Does Limey Mean?
As an adjective, limey means Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like. It can also mean Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit). As a noun, it means An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent; an English or British immigrant. As a noun, it means An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent.
Word Facts for Limey
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪmi/ |
| Synonyms | john bull, pom and pommy |
| Plural | limeys |
| Comparative / superlative | limier, limiest |
Limey Definition (Adjective)
- Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.
- Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit).
This drink is full of limey goodness.
Limey as a Noun
- An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent; an English or British immigrant.
- An English or British ship.
Noun
- An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent.
Synonyms of Limey
Limey synonyms and antonyms →Limey in a Sentence
This drink is full of limey goodness.
Word Forms & Grammar
limey (comparative limier, superlative limiest)
limey (plural limeys)
Words That Rhyme With Limey
Origin of Limey
Origin 1: In adjectival senses, by surface analysis, lime + -y.
Origin 2: In the sense of Englishman, reduced from the 19th century term lime-juicer (“a British ship”), from the lime juice British ships carried to ward off scurvy.
Quick Answers About Limey
Is limey an adjective or a noun?
Limey is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for limey?
You can replace limey with words such as john bull, pom and pommy. See the full list of limey synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of limey?
The plural of limey is limeys.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of limey?
The comparative form is limier and the superlative form is limiest.