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.