glom on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: glomb on · glomp on
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To attach oneself to something.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But as Siri’s many noted missteps attest, a computer really has no idea what you’re talking about. It breaks your speech down, gloms on to keywords and makes a good guess at what you’re asking.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To comprehend something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “glom on” mean?
To attach oneself to something.
Is “glom on” formal or informal?
glom on is generally slang.