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Limey
a British person, term comes from sailors who came to the New World preventing scurvy from sucking limes. Term indigenous to North America

"That guy over there is a limey, lives in London, and came over here just for a short vacation".
By Lorena
Limey
Originally a nickname given to British sailors who sailed across the Atlantic and sucked on limes to keep scurvy away.
It is now often used by Americans in two scenarios
1.) When referring to a British person, possibly in a form of endearment.
2.) Referring to 'British stereotype' (usually in an insulting way) but the insult is not specifically reserved for the British.

Ex:
"Met a limey at the airport today."

Person 1: The people down south are so uneducated.
Person 2: Oh shut it, you're starting to sound like a limey.

"Met a British person today who was acting like a real limey."

Person 1: Here's a picture of me before I got braces.
Person 2: Oh wow, you look just like a limey!

Person 1: I prefer tea over coffee.
Person 2: Oh no, you're turning into a limey.

"You limeys are too polite!"
By Marcelia
Limey
A colloquial term used to address or mock british sailors, as they commonly sucked on limes to prevent scurvy. When scurvy was realised to be a common killer on long sea voyages, it was discovered soon after that fruit with a high citrus content would prevent this. The reason they chose limes in particular is that they were cheaper than oranges, and much more appealing in taste than lemons.

Sailor1: Lookit' that guy! Limey bastard.
Sailor2: What, you'd rather suck on lemons instead?
By Anatola
Limey
An insulting term used to describe the English

Those limey bastards burned the whitehouse down in 1812!
By Grayce
Limey
Semi-derogatory word directed towards people of british origin. Used the same way yankee or yank is used to insult americans. Does not always imply a specific political view, as most americans find the british annoying anyway.

limey: LOL amerikans r t3h stoopid!!!1

yankee: fuck off you self-righteous limey
By Nettle
Limey
Origianally used as an insult for English people. Now no longer an insult (especially in the North and among younger people) thanks to bands such as Hadouken!, who use it in their songs.

Hadouken! (That Boy, That Girl) : 'Yeh I'm an indie limey, but I like it grimey'
By Mellie
Limey
Name for the British, originated from British sailors eating limes to prevent scurvy. British always were the smart ones, which is why they AREN'T the 51st state and never will be, thank god. RULE BRITANNIA

Limey 1 "hahahahaha look at that YANKEE with scurvy"
Limey 2" LOL, Lime anyone?" *sucks on lime*
By Marcy
Limey
A proud group of people from the greatest nation ever. With a tiny landmass and population we controlled half the world and invented the the modern world, international language, industry, comedy and (errrm) america. Whereas the Wankers, excuse me, Yanks beleisve they are the greatest nation in the world because they own alot of oil. While we took over the world, they couldnt even beat the Vietcong - who wore slippers into combat for fucks sake.

Yank1: I wish i was a limey, they hav such a complex sense of humour.
Yank2: Me too, and they are grammatically accurate in speech.
Yank1: Darn tootin' id piss on the stars and stripes anyday if it meant aquiring a Cockney accent.
By Kat
Limey
A Brit in Americans eyes.

That limey bastard just poured my beer warm.
By Lara
Limey
British sailors sucked on Limes to avoid scurvy when pioneering the New World.

Yes, Britain may have had its day in the 'whole world' picture, but - we do know where the USA is, how many states it has and are generally up-to-date with the names of the major political players. 2 Questions for our American cousins: 1. How many counties are in England? 2. Can you define the difference between; Great Britain, United Kingdom and British Isles?
By Ally