zam

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Meaning · English

An examination (formal test).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

2023, Lynne Hackles, Gail Lockwood and her Imaginary Agony Aunt Zams. Of course. 'How come? You don't go to college.'

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 “zam” mean?

An examination (formal test).

Is “zam” formal or informal?

zam is generally slang.