yam
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Meaning · English
To eat.
Register: slang
Examples
If I was that snake I’d just open my jaw and yam that fool up in one bite!
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 “yam” mean?
To eat.
Is “yam” formal or informal?
yam is generally slang.