General
bam
What does bam mean?
A foolish, aggressive or obnoxious person; a troublemaker.
"Dinnae be actin' the bam in here."
Origin
Scots, short for 'bampot'; ultimately from 'barmy'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bam' mean?
In Scots it's a troublemaker, fool or obnoxious person — someone who acts aggressively or stupidly.
What does 'actin' the bam' mean?
It means behaving like a troublemaker or fool, causing bother or acting up.
Where does 'bam' come from?
It's short for 'bampot', ultimately from 'barmy', meaning daft or crazy.
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