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to lemme

to lemme

9.9
Use instead of 'let me' in casual speech or writing
  • verb
  • /ˈlɛmɪ/
  • Informal
translation icon : déjame
  • Lemme know if you need help!

Examples

  • Lemme see that photo you just took.

  • Lemme help you carry those bags to your car.

  • If you have any questions, just lemme know.

  • Can you lemme see that again?

  • Lemme check if I have your favorite sandwich in the fridge.

  • Can you lemme know when the meeting starts?

  • Lemme try that new game you mentioned.

How Informal

to lemme
  • Informal
9.9
to allow
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

lemme infinitive
lemme'd past
lemme'd past participle
lemming present participle
lemmes third person singular

Morphology

lemme = let + me (transparent) = let + me

This is a casual reduced spelling and pronunciation of 'let me', so the meaning is directly recoverable from the base words.

Etymology

Lemme is a casual way of saying let me, formed by saying the two words quickly as one. It's like gimme ('give me') and is used when you ask to do something or offer help.