lyme

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Meaning · English

to hang out (to spend time doing nothing in particular)

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But everyday,^([sic]) while all of this was going on, there'd be some lyming (hanging out)—and this is how the spirit of the music was absorbed, how apprentices both learned and caught on.

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 “lyme” mean?

to hang out (to spend time doing nothing in particular)

Is “lyme” formal or informal?

lyme is generally slang.