English · Slang Attested

lam

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Meaning · English

To flee or run away.

Where it’s used: Used American English

[Gangster running away:] Batman and Robin! Let's lam!

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “lam” mean?

To flee or run away.

Is “lam” formal or informal?

lam is generally dated, slang.

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