gimme cap

gim·me cap

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gim-ee kap]
- /ˈgɪm i kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gim-ee kap]
- /ˈgɪm i kæp/

Definitions of gimme cap words

noun gimme cap a visored cap decorated with the symbol or name of a product, company, etc. 1
noun gimme cap a cap displaying a logo, typically given away for promotional purposes 0

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Origin of gimme cap

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80; so called from its being given away as a promotional item

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Parts of speech for Gimme cap

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gimme cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gimme cap usage trend in Literature

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