lemon

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛmən/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A yellowish citrus fruit.

2 Definition

A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.

3 Definition

A taste or flavour/flavor of lemons.

4 Definition

A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.

5 Definition

A defective or inadequate item or individual.

Example Sentences
  • He didn’t realise until he’d paid for it that the car was a lemon.
6 Definition

(shortened from “lemon flavour”) Favor.

Example Sentences
  • A thousand quid for that motor? Do me a lemon, I could get it for half that.
7 Definition

A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex (named after the erotic anime series Cream Lemon).

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To flavour with lemon.

Example Sentences
  • You can start the vegetables cooking while you are lemoning the fish.
Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.

2 Definition

Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

3 Definition

(from "lemon tart") Smart; cheeky, vocal.