gimme
Americannoun
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Golf. a final short putt that a player is not required to take in informal play.
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the gimmes,
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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.
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interjection
noun
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Etymology
Origin of gimme
First recorded in 1925–30; a phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of give me in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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So when groups get on the green the gimme is a way to get back on pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
I found that eliminating gimme putts has helped my game and scoring as I maintain my focus better.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Rather than a “daunting” challenge, in other words, that one looks like a gimme.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
This is a gimme for Spurs - the perfect fixture for them to get over the way they lost the Super Cup in midweek, and for Frank to get off the mark.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
I have my notebook out to hear their jokes, like, “Yo, gimme a quarter.”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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