Definition of Limey in English:

Limey

nounPlural Limeys ˈlʌɪmiˈlaɪmi

Australian, North American derogatory, informal

A British person.
〈北美，澳，主贬〉英国佬
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.
〈北美，澳，主贬〉英国佬
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.

词汇	Limey
释义	Definition of Limey in English: Limey nounPlural Limeys ˈlʌɪmiˈlaɪmi Australian, North American derogatory, informal A British person. 〈北美，澳，主贬〉英国佬 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. 〈北美，澳，主贬〉英国佬 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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