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limey

/ˈlaɪmi/

Translations

limeynoun

limeys

/ˈlaɪ.mi/

BritanniqueFamilier; s'emploie pour désigner une personne britannique.

The limey at the pub was telling us about his travels across Europe.

Le Britannique au pub nous parlait de ses voyages à travers l'Europe.

Additional translations

BritanniqueHistorique; surtout pour un marin britannique, notamment de la Royal Navy.

Synonyms

Englishwoman

Englishman

British person

Brit

limeyadjective

limeier

Comp.

limeiest

Super.

/ˈlaɪmi/

britanniqueArgot, souvent péjoratif ou familier.

A group of limey tourists crowded around the monument.

Un groupe de touristes britanniques s'est pressé autour du monument.

limettéEn parlant de goût ou de teinte, rare mais naturel en contexte descriptif.

The limey flavor of the candy made it a refreshing treat on a hot day.

La saveur limettée du bonbon en faisait une friandise rafraîchissante par une journée chaude.

Synonyms

Definitions

limeynoun

A British sailor, especially one from the Royal Navy, historically referred to as such because of the practice of issuing lime juice to prevent scurvy.

The old limey regaled us with tales of his adventures at sea.

A colloquial term for a British person, often used informally or humorously.

The limey at the pub was telling us about his travels across Europe.

limeyadjective

Having the characteristics or qualities of lime, especially in color or taste.

The limey flavor of the candy made it a refreshing treat on a hot day.

British; of or characteristic of Britain or its people (slang, often offensive).

"A group of limey tourists crowded around the monument."