liming

Meanings

Verb

• Present participle of lime
• hanging around, usually in a public place with friends, enjoying the scene.

Noun

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

Origin

• 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).