Definitions For Liming

Noun

LIMING (plural LIMINGs) An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide). : The land required frequent limings.

Verb

{{present participle of, en, lime, nocat=1}} (Trinidadian, Caribbean, 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 Ritchie. All Night Long (pop song, verse 2): : We're going to party, Liming, Fiesta, forever : Come on and sing along.

Alternative forms

limin' lyming

Etymology

{{rfe, en, needs cleaning up. folk etymologies in here?}} 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).