lam
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Meaning · English
To flee or run away.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[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).
Common questions
What does “lam” mean?
To flee or run away.
Is “lam” formal or informal?
lam is generally dated, slang.