gimme

noun

gim·​me ˈgi-mē How to pronounce gimme (audio)
plural gimmes
Synonyms of gimmenext
1
: a short putt in golf conceded to an opponent in casual or match play
2
: something easily achieved or won especially in a contest

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From one angle, the state’s Senate race might seem like a gimme for Democrats. — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 Not only because the Cardinals represented as close to a gimme as the Chargers are going to get on their precarious schedule. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The night soon ended in a memorable debut for a first-year coach who gave fans something to cheer, but the Gators have plenty to work on with next weekend’s visit from Campbell the final gimme on the schedule. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Carter will miss a gimme against Furman, but also a night trip to Georgia Tech. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gimme

Word History

Etymology

from gimme, contraction of give me

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gimme was in 1929

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“Gimme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimme. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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