# givin

CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/givin
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

to give something to someone. This is a very casual way to say 'giving' and is mostly used in spoken English.

For teachers: to give something to another person or entity. This form is a non-standard contraction of 'giving' and is restricted to informal or dialectal speech.

## Examples

- He is givin me a hard time today.
- The old man was givin his grandkids a hard time about their messy room.
- While the formal contract was being drafted, the two parties were givin each other a hard time over the exact wording of the final clause.

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