Gimme: meaning, definitions and examples
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gimme
[ หษกษชmi ]
requesting something
The word 'gimme' is an informal contraction of 'give me.' It is often used in casual conversation to request or demand something in a direct and somewhat abrupt manner. This term can imply a sense of urgency or impatience. While it is commonly used in spoken English, it is generally considered inappropriate for formal writing or speech. 'Gimme' can indicate a sense of entitlement or eagerness when asking for items or favors.
Synonyms
give me, hand me, pass me
Examples of usage
- Gimme a break!
- Can you gimme that book?
- Gimme a minute to think.
- Gimme some money for lunch.
Translations
Translations of the word "gimme" in other languages:
๐ต๐น me dรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅ เคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gib mir
๐ฎ๐ฉ beri saya
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐะน ะผะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ daj mi
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท donne-moi
๐ช๐ธ dame
๐น๐ท ver bana
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุนุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ dej mi
๐ธ๐ฐ daj mi
๐จ๐ณ ็ปๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ daj mi
๐ฎ๐ธ gef mรฉr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตััาฃัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ver mษnษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ dame
Etymology
The term 'gimme' originated in American English and emerged as a colloquial expression in the 20th century. It is a contraction derived from the phrase 'give me,' which reflects the ways in which informal speech tends to simplify and shorten phrases for ease of communication. The playful and somewhat demanding tone of 'gimme' captures the essence of casual interactions, especially among friends or in relaxed settings. It gained popularity through its frequent use in various forms of media, including music, television, and film, contributing to its establishment as a recognizable term in everyday language. Additionally, 'gimme' can carry a slightly humorous or endearing connotation when used in the right context, further solidifying its place in informal English.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,223 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34220 editable
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- 34222 holing
- 34223 gimme
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- 34225 heartlessness
- 34226 indecisiveness
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