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Definition of fam

fam

/fæm/
fam
Plural:fams
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fam Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

One's family or a close-knit group of friends regarded as affectionately as relatives.

Example

"I am spending the weekend catching up with the fam before the new semester starts."

2

A trusted friend or companion (especially used as an informal term of address).

Example

"Thanks for helping me move all those boxes today, fam."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used exclusively in informal and slang registers, 'fam' can function both as a collective noun for a close-knit social group and as a singular vocative address for an individual friend.

• Rhymes for fam

• Nearby Words

falter
faltering
falteringly
fam
fame
famed
fameflower

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 20th century as a colloquial clipping of the word 'family', popularized through African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and British urban slang.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fam
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