liming

See also: Liming and límíng

English

Alternative forms

• limin'
• lyming

Etymology

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The word is associated with sitting under a lime tree, or having nothing more demanding to do than squeezing limes. It is also thought to originate from "limey", a slang term meaning a British serviceman during World War II (noted for hanging around bars and drinking).

Verb

liming

1. present participle and gerund of lime
2. (Caribbean, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, slang) hanging around, usually in a public place with friends, enjoying the scene.

   "No Liming or Loitering - No Shouting or Loud Noise" (written on a sign in Port of Spain shopping mall).

Quotations

• Lionel Richie. All Night Long (pop song, verse 2):

  We're going to party, liming, Fiesta, forever

  Come on and sing along.

Noun

liming (plural limings)

1. An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide).

   The land required frequent limings.