lam

[lam]

lam Definition

to run away quickly, especially to avoid being caught.

Using lam: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lam" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The thief lammed when he saw the police coming.

• Example

  I'm going to lam if I see my ex-boyfriend at the party.

lam Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lam

• flee
• escape
• bolt

Phrases with lam

• on the lam

  fleeing from the law or from pursuers

  Example

  The criminal was on the lam for months before being caught.

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Summary: lam in Brief

The verb 'lam' [lam] means to run away quickly, especially to avoid being caught. It is often used in informal contexts and can be replaced with synonyms like 'flee' and 'escape.' The phrase 'on the lam' refers to fleeing from the law or from pursuers.