First Known Use: 1929
Dictionary
gimme
noun gim·me \ˈgi-mē\
: something that is easily done, achieved, won, etc.
plural gimmes
Full Definition of GIMME
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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Origin of GIMME
from gimme, contraction of give me
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