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

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

Kane scored two goals in England’s opening-game win over Croatia but missed a gimme against Ghana yesterday in a 0-0 draw, sending pubs into conniption. — Sean Gregory, Time, 24 June 2026

This category was actually plenty hard, as there’s few gimmes on the Broncos’ schedule. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026

Chelsea had the gimme in the last eight, drawn at home to League One Port Vale, and mercilessly stuck seven unanswered goals past them. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 6 Apr. 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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