lemme
AmericanEtymology
Origin of lemme
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of let me in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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“Lemme just finish this hole.”
From Literature
It was just like, Lemme find my footing.
From Los Angeles Times
Lemme just hold the club and hit the ball myself.
From Los Angeles Times
I had to feign like I was upset: “Kevin, you’re never gonna guess what happened…” He goes, “OK, lemme think about that,” and next thing I know, he delivers the title “I Will Always Love You” to me.
From Los Angeles Times
“Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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