Midwest US
Borrow me
Used when informally asking to borrow someone's belongings.
Literal Meaning
To obtain something from someone with the understanding that it will be returned or replaced.
Actual Meaning
Lend me (non-standard but common Midwest usage)
Examples in Context

'Can you borrow me a pen?' (Translation: Can you lend me a pen?)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Non-standard usage
  • 2Common in Midwest
  • 3Means 'lend'
Phrase Thesaurus
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lend me
let me borrow
give me
can I have
hook me up
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