gimme

noun

gim·​me ˈgi-mē 

plural gimmes

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

Examples of gimme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not only because the Cardinals represented as close to a gimme as the Chargers are going to get on their precarious schedule. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The night soon ended in a memorable debut for a first-year coach who gave fans something to cheer, but the Gators have plenty to work on with next weekend’s visit from Campbell the final gimme on the schedule. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Carter will miss a gimme against Furman, but also a night trip to Georgia Tech. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Still, with the new lottery system that dissuades (if not eliminates) tanking, the gimmes seem to be gone in the East. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from gimme, contraction of give me

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gimme

• gimme cap

Rhymes for gimme

• jimmy
• shimmy
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