Gimme Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɪmi/
GI-mee
/ɡˈɪmi/
GI-mee
Definición
A very informal spoken form of 'give me'. People use it in casual speech to ask someone to hand them something, or sometimes figuratively to ask for a chance or an easy question.
Uso & Matices
Very informal and common in speech, texting, lyrics, and dialogue. Avoid it in formal writing or polite requests; use 'give me' instead. Tone depends on context: it can sound friendly, playful, impatient, or rude. Common patterns include 'gimme a minute', 'gimme that', and 'gimme a break'.
Spanish: dame - demePortuguese (BR): me dá - me dêPortuguese (PT): dá-me - dê-meChinese (Simplified): 给我Chinese (Traditional): 給我Hindi: मुझे दोArabic: أعطنيBengali: দে (অনানুষ্ঠানিক) - দে তোRussian: дай (разговорное)Japanese: ちょうだい - くれよ (カジュアル)Vietnamese: đưa cho tôi đi - cho tôi (thân mật)Korean: 줘 - 내놔 (비격식)Turkish: versene - bana ver (samimi)Urdu: دے دے (بہت غیر رسمی)Indonesian: kasih aku - beri aku (tidak formal)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Gimme the key, please.
basic
Gimme a minute.
basic
Gimme that book on the table.
basic
Come on, gimme a chance to explain.
natural
Gimme a break, that excuse makes no sense.
natural
If you know the answer, just gimme a hint.
natural