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limey

/ˈlaɪ.mi/

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noun

/ˈlaɪ.mi/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мужчину английского происхождения, часто используемое как сленговый термин.

A noun referring to a man of English descent, often used as a slang term.

  1. A person of English descentC1informalamerican

    A slang term, often used in the US, for a person from England or of English origin.

    ruАнгличанин

    • The old sailor told stories about a limey he met in London.
    • Some Americans affectionately call their English friends limeys.
    • He was a limey who had moved to New York for work.

    Synonymsbritenglishmanpompommy

Forms
  • limeys plural form
  • limeys' possessive plural form
  • limey's possessive singular form