gimme

noun

gim·me | \ˈgi-mē

plural gimmes

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

Examples of gimme in a Sentence

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There were adjustments made for the long day, even though the golfers all said mulligans were not allowed and few gimme putts permitted. — Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "A Lake Bluff golf course needs private funding to stay open. Local golfers are doing all they can to make it happen.," 3 July 2018 Most of the potential Democratic pickups are in the Philadelphia suburbs, and three are all but gimmes in the general election. — New York Times, "Pennsylvania’s Primary: Congressional Races to Watch," 14 May 2018 But, in further proof that sports are simply a reflection of real life, America botched a gimme and ruined everything. — Will Leitch, Daily Intelligencer, "Missing the World Cup Is Like Detention for the United States," 13 June 2018 The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, had what was considered a gimme bid for the 2026 tournament until Morocco came along. — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, "Why you shouldn't root for these countries in the 2018 World Cup," 12 June 2018 All to keep a House seat that should have been a GOP gimme — and that will likely vanish by November, when a new congressional map is expected to be in place. — Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAY, "Democrats can win back Trump voters and 4 other takeaways from the Pennsylvania special election," 14 Mar. 2018 Fortunately, matchups with the Pistons, Grizzlies (2x), and Mavericks should be gimmes. — Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com, "Trail Blazers links: Damian Lillard cracks ESPN's MVP rankings," 13 Mar. 2018 Stivers was right that the race should have been a GOP gimme. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "A Special Showdown in Trump Country," 11 Mar. 2018 Clark had a tough first half with just five points on 2 of 5 shooting and a missed gimme under the basket just before halftime. — Chris Hays, OrlandoSentinel.com, "AAC Tournament: Top-seeded Cincinnati fights off SMU in quarterfinals," 9 Mar. 2018

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