lemon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Smart; cheeky, vocal.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Obviously Emin is not the first public figure to get lemon over tax increases.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lemon” mean?
Smart; cheeky, vocal.
Is “lemon” formal or informal?
lemon is generally slang.