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Liming

Pronounced /LYE-ming/verb (present participle) and nounLime & fete

Meaning

The act of hanging out: chatting, eating, drinking and passing time with friends. Liming is close to a national pastime, and nobody needs a reason to do it.

When we liming again?

In plain English: When are we hanging out again?

Sources

  1. Matador Network: Slang you should learn before visiting Trinidad and Tobago
  2. Global Voices: The origins of 'liming' in Trinidad and Tobago

Last verified 3 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Send a correction.