Gimme
verb
A short, informal way to say 'give me'. It is often used when someone wants or demands something.
'Gimme that book', he demanded impolitely.
Often appears as...
- gimme more
- gimme the
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In golf, a shot that is assumed to be made and not played out. It's usually within a few feet of the hole.
That's a gimme shot. It's so close to the hole you can't miss.
Often appears as...
- a gimme putt
- a gimme shot
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
verb
A short, informal way to say 'give me'. It is often used when someone wants or demands something.
'Gimme that book', he demanded impolitely.
Often appears as...
- gimme more
- gimme the
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
In golf, a shot that is assumed to be made and not played out. It's usually within a few feet of the hole.
That's a gimme shot. It's so close to the hole you can't miss.
Often appears as...
- a gimme putt
- a gimme shot
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Requests
Use 'gimme' for casual, relaxed situations, not formal or respectful ones.
Gimme a slice of pizza, please!
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Writing
Avoid 'gimme' in formal writing; it's mainly for spoken English and informal texts.
In a text message: Sure, gimme a minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Rudeness
Using 'gimme' can sound demanding or rude if tone and situation aren't considered.
Don't just say 'Gimme!', add 'please' to be polite.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Requests
Use 'gimme' for casual, relaxed situations, not formal or respectful ones.
Gimme a slice of pizza, please!
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Writing
Avoid 'gimme' in formal writing; it's mainly for spoken English and informal texts.
In a text message: Sure, gimme a minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Rudeness
Using 'gimme' can sound demanding or rude if tone and situation aren't considered.
Don't just say 'Gimme!', add 'please' to be polite.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Requests
Use 'gimme' for casual, relaxed situations, not formal or respectful ones.
Gimme a slice of pizza, please!
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Writing
Avoid 'gimme' in formal writing; it's mainly for spoken English and informal texts.
In a text message: Sure, gimme a minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Rudeness
Using 'gimme' can sound demanding or rude if tone and situation aren't considered.
Don't just say 'Gimme!', add 'please' to be polite.
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Video examples
My journey from Marine...
with a stomach full of grocery-store brand macaroni and cheese and cut-up Vienna sausages. 'Cause they'd rather believe I don't exist. And from 87 stories up, I can hear one of the good-for-nothings say, "Gimme the cash!" -- real fast like that, just, "Gimme me the fuckin' cash!"
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David Doubilet &...
Gimme that. Oh my God. The gulf of St. Lawrence freezes in the winter time and it becomes the world of the harp seal.
Video examples
My journey from Marine...
with a stomach full of grocery-store brand macaroni and cheese and cut-up Vienna sausages. 'Cause they'd rather believe I don't exist. And from 87 stories up, I can hear one of the good-for-nothings say, "Gimme the cash!" -- real fast like that, just, "Gimme me the fuckin' cash!"
Video examples
David Doubilet &...
Gimme that. Oh my God. The gulf of St. Lawrence freezes in the winter time and it becomes the world of the harp seal.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
We only need so much to survive, but this world we live in tells us we need more stuff to be happy. We're inundated with our televisions, the Internet and advertising that says in order to be happy you have to have these things. When you say, 'Gimme, gimme, gimme,' you will always be in short supply.
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Nathan Parsons
Australian Actor
I don't think I do look like an A-Lister. I'm more interested in being comfortable in my own skin than trying to be somebody I'm not. Gimme jeans, an old T-shirt, cowboy boots and a baseball cap any day.
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Angie Stone
American Musician
Why do we need to wait until somebody sells 10 million records to give people a show like that? What about us smaller, hungry folk? At least gimme a curtain!
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Jim Nantz
American Entertainer
As we all know, the concept of the gimme putt is anathema to the PGA Tour.
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Eddie Alvarez
American Athlete
I've been fighting the best guys, so I would like a gimme fight.
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Jim Bishop
American Journalist
Gimme: an agreement between two losers who can't putt.
Quote examples
Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
We only need so much to survive, but this world we live in tells us we need more stuff to be happy. We're inundated with our televisions, the Internet and advertising that says in order to be happy you have to have these things. When you say, 'Gimme, gimme, gimme,' you will always be in short supply.
Quote examples
Nathan Parsons
Australian Actor
I don't think I do look like an A-Lister. I'm more interested in being comfortable in my own skin than trying to be somebody I'm not. Gimme jeans, an old T-shirt, cowboy boots and a baseball cap any day.
Quote examples
Angie Stone
American Musician
Why do we need to wait until somebody sells 10 million records to give people a show like that? What about us smaller, hungry folk? At least gimme a curtain!
Quote examples
Jim Nantz
American Entertainer
As we all know, the concept of the gimme putt is anathema to the PGA Tour.
Quote examples
Eddie Alvarez
American Athlete
I've been fighting the best guys, so I would like a gimme fight.
Quote examples
Jim Bishop
American Journalist
Gimme: an agreement between two losers who can't putt.
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