Definitions

1. adjective

having the properties of lime, such as being alkaline or whitish; having a strong, unpleasant smell, similar to lime.

“The limy water from the nearby lake was a problem for the local ecosystem.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be unsophisticated or lacking in culture.

“He was mocked by the others as a limy, unschooled kid from the countryside.”