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What is 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? limey - meme giflimey - videoLimey - what is it?That limey bastard just poured my beer warm. What does "limey" mean?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. Limey - what does it mean?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 - meaningOrigianally 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' Limey - definitionSemi-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 Limey - slangAn insulting term used to describe the English Those limey bastards burned the whitehouse down in 1812! LimeyOriginally a nickname given to British sailors who sailed across the Atlantic and sucked on limes to keep scurvy away. Ex: LimeyA 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. Limeya 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". |
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