English · Phrasal verb Attested

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.

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.

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