gimme

noun
UK: /ˈɡɪm.i/
US: /ˈɡɪm.i/

  1. A request or demand for something, often said in an impatient or rude way.

    1. Gimme that toy, I want to play with it now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The kids were all yelling 'gimme, gimme' when they saw the ice cream truck. [ ] [ ]
gimme interjection

  1. Give me. A shortened, informal way of saying 'give me', often used in speech.

    1. Gimme a break, I'm really tired today. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you need anything, just gimme a call, I will help. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gimme" is /ˈɡɪm.i/ in British English and /ˈɡɪm.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "gimme": "Gimme that toy, I want to play with it now.". More examples on the page.