The difference between Limey and Pom

When used as nouns, limey means an englishman or other briton, or a person of british descent, whereas pom means an englishman, a briton.


Limey is also adjective with the meaning: resembling limes (the fruit).

check bellow for the other definitions of Limey and Pom

  1. Limey as an adjective:

    Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.

  2. Limey as an adjective:

    Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit).

    Examples:

    "This drink is full of limey goodness."

  1. Limey as a noun (US, slang):

    An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent.

  1. Pom as a noun (Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, sometimes pejorative):

    An Englishman, a Briton; a person of British descent.

  1. Pom as a noun (cocktail):

    An American alcoholic drink containing vodka and pomegranate juice.

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