gimme
pronunciation
How to pronounce gimme in British English:
UK [ˈgɪmi]
How to pronounce gimme in American English:
US [ˈɡɪmi]
Word Origin
- gimme (v.)
- by 1828, representing the colloquial contraction of give me. To have the gimmes "be eagerly greedy" is from 1918; gimme cap attested by 1978. Middle English had yemme, gemme, contractions of yeve me (Middle English form of give me). TOMMY -- Gimme a cake. MAMMA -- If what? -- If you please . TOMMY -- O, let up on that Pinafore business; gimme a cake! ["Puck," July 2, 1878]
Example
- 1. I 'm gonna cure this.just gimme me the gun .
- 2. Shut up , gimme your other hand .
- 3. Gimme mel , they 'll let him go .
- 4. Gimme another one ! Gimme something good !
- 5. Gimme the red peppers . They 're cheaper .