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Phrase or Word
To be a Limey
Definition
A slang term for a British person, originally referencing sailors who ate limes to prevent scurvy; can be neutral or derogatory depending on context.
Language
English
Type
Floramorph
Subcategory
Fruits ‘n Nuts
Grammatical Subcategory
Nouns: Things/Terms/Labels
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