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.