stand Sam
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To pay for refreshment or drink; to treat somebody to something.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you care to stroll into the Argyll Rooms about eleven, I'll stand sam for a bottle to celebrate.
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 “stand Sam” mean?
To pay for refreshment or drink; to treat somebody to something.
Is “stand Sam” formal or informal?
stand Sam is generally archaic, slang.