The difference between Limey and Pommy
When used as nouns, limey means an englishman or other briton, or a person of british descent, whereas pommy means a pom.
When used as adjectives, limey means resembling limes (the fruit), whereas pommy means english.
check bellow for the other definitions of Limey and Pommy
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Limey as an adjective:
Resembling limes (the fruit); lime-like.
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Limey as an adjective:
Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit).
Examples:
"This drink is full of limey goodness."
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Limey as a noun (US, slang):
An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent.
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Pommy as a noun (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, derogatory):
A pom; a person of British descent, a Briton; an Englishman.
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Pommy as an adjective (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, sometimes, pejorative):
English; British.