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verb

• to care a tiny amount, always used in the negative

  I don't give a monkey's whether it's ready or not!

  Last edited on Jun 03 2010. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.

origin

• Often extended variously, e.g. "give a monkey's rear end", "give a monkey's arse", "give a monkey's uncle".

  Last edited on Jun 03 2010. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.

• compromise.

  Last edited on Sep 09 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.

verb - transitive

• to give someone a ride on the handlebars of your bike. (refers to the pumping motion required to pedal two people on a single bike).

  Hey my bicycle just got a flat, will you give me a pump home?

  Last edited on Aug 31 2010. Submitted by Chad R. from Soda Springs, ID, USA on Apr 26 1999.

verb

• to care. Always used in the negative, as the example sentence shows.

  I don't give a rat's ass what you think!

  Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Northville, MI, USA on Aug 08 2002.

notes

• Also: "give a rat's patoot".

  Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Northville, MI, USA on Aug 08 2002.

• Also: "give a flying rat's ass".

  I don't give a flying rat's ass about politics.

  Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Sarah from Northville, MI, USA on Aug 08 2002.

verb

• to care; to mind. Usually used in the negative.

  I don't give a rip if he stays or goes.

  Last edited on Apr 03 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 03 2010.

verb

• to care.

                                                               
  
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  Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

verb - transitive

• see talking to.

  Last edited on Apr 08 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 08 2010.

verb

• to strike someone with great force.

  I just gave him a thumper.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to hit, punch, slap.

  Last edited on Mar 12 1998. Submitted by Brendo from MA, USA on Mar 12 1998.

verb - intransitive

• to care. Almost always used in the negative. Literally, "could not masturbate." See toss.

  I couldn't give a toss.

  Last edited on Dec 19 2011. Submitted by Andy from Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK on Aug 21 1997.

• To acknowledge someone or something implying respect. To give thanks.

  I want to give big-ups to my friend Tony for helping me through the hard times.

  • See more words with the same meaning: thank you, thanks.

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Dijon from West, Jacksonville, FL 32219, USA on Apr 26 2004.