gimme

or gim·mie

[ gim-ee ]

1. Informal. give me.

noun

, Slang.

1. Golf. a final short putt that a player is not required to take in informal play.
2. the gimmes,
   1. reliance on or a demand for the generosity of others, especially as one's due:

      grown children with the gimmes who still expect money from their parents.

   2. greediness.

gimme

/ ˈɡɪmiː /

interjection

1. slang.
   give me!

noun

1. golf a short putt that one is excused by one's opponent from playing because it is considered too easy to miss

Word History and Origins

Origin of gimme¹

First recorded in 1925–30; a phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of give me in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

After that they have a gimme against Sturm Graz, but three points might be useless at that stage.

From BBC

“We want people that are informed, because informed people make for better forecasts. If you’re smart and you can understand things like arbitrage opportunities, you can make money when people make pricing mistakes. That’s a lot more sophisticated than saying, ‘Gimme $20 on Kamala Harris.’

From Slate

A target of 205 was never likely to be a gimme for England, at a venue that has recently been the hardest in this country to chase runs, on a pitch occasionally playing tricks, and against a skilful and willing attack.

From BBC

When I hear one of ours shoved between “Gimme Shelter” and “Kashmir,” that’s good company.

From Los Angeles Times

We’d see “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and “Sharp Dressed Man” 587 times on a day off.

From Los Angeles Times