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- [gim-ee]
- /ˈgɪm i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gim-ee]
- /ˈgɪm i/
Definitions of gimmie word
- noun gimmie Golf. a final short putt that a player is not required to take in informal play. 1
- noun gimmie the gimmes. reliance on or a demand for the generosity of others, especially as one's due: grown children with the gimmes who still expect money from their parents. greediness. 1
- noun gimmie Alternative form of gimme. 1
- abbreviation GIMMIE gimme 0
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Origin of gimmie
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; informal pronunciation of give me
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Parts of speech for Gimmie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gimmie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gimmie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gimmie
noun gimmie
- longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- hunger — a compelling need or desire for food.
- avarice — Avarice is extremely strong desire for money and possessions.
- selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- edacity — the state of being edacious; voraciousness; appetite.
Antonyms for gimmie
noun gimmie
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- benevolence — inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity