lemme
AmericanEtymology
Origin of lemme
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of let me in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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"Lemme see. I want to see the invisible hair," Sam had said.
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“Lemme just finish this hole.”
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It was just like, Lemme find my footing.
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Lemme just hold the club and hit the ball myself.
From Los Angeles Times
I had to feign like I was upset: “Kevin, you’re never gonna guess what happened…” He goes, “OK, lemme think about that,” and next thing I know, he delivers the title “I Will Always Love You” to me.
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