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General Slang
borrow me
BAR-oh mee · phrase · informal
Upper Midwest inversion meaning 'lend me.'
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Definitions
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A regional construction using 'borrow' where standard English uses 'lend,' as in asking someone to lend you something.
“Can you borrow me your snow shovel?”
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borrow me In A Sentence
Can you borrow me your snow shovel?
Origin & Usage
Dialect feature of the Upper Midwest, influenced by German and Scandinavian immigrant grammar.
People Also Ask
What does 'borrow me' mean?
It's an Upper Midwest construction meaning 'lend me,' using 'borrow' where standard English uses 'lend.'
Where does 'borrow me' come from?
It's a dialect feature of the Upper Midwest, influenced by German and Scandinavian immigrant grammar.
How do you use 'borrow me'?
Use it when asking to be lent something, like 'Can you borrow me your snow shovel?'
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