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Limey
A word Americans use to describe an English or British person. Comes from when British sailors used to eat limes to avoid scurvy. Although some entries have described the phrase as derogatory, it's really not that offensive at all, certainly nothing like the N-word, for example. It depends on the context, if the American uses it affectionately, the Briton should have no reason to be offended. If the American uses it while hurling abuse and expletives at the Briton, than their whole tone is what's offensive rather than the use of the word "limey".
Slimy Limey
/derogatory/ - An individual of English decent, whose intentions are for personal gain,
commonly used in Central America by Belizians.
commonly used in Central America by Belizians.
Slimy Limey by ForiegnChild April 3, 2017
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.
limey by Coillscath June 11, 2006
limeybean
A girl on livejournal who founded a popular community based off of postsecret and faked her own death, later to come back in January 2006 to reveal all to her Internet best friends, cause mass drama, and become a celebrity over night.