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Lime
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| See also: | rating, lemon |
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Lime, as a fanfiction term, is a toned-down version of lemon; a work with non-explicit sexual content. At some point there will be sexual intercourse but it's not shown in the story which usually ends with a fade to black.
Usage Throughout Time
"Lemon" and "lime" were defined in a glossary on WhiteCat's World in 2000:
Lemon: Sexually explicit. 'Nuff said. ^^;;;;;; Lime: Hints at sexual content, but all smutt is unseen. ^^;;;[1]
References
- ^ WhiteCat's Not-Too-Great Glossary at WhiteCat's World (2000)