Aave
fam
What does fam mean?
Close friends treated like family — or a friendly way to address someone, similar to "mate" or "bro".
"Thanks for having my back, fam."
Origin
Short for "family", used in AAVE for one's tight circle before spreading widely.
Frequently asked questions
What does "fam" mean?
Close friends treated like family — or a friendly way to address someone, similar to "mate" or "bro".
How do you use "fam" in a sentence?
For example: "Thanks for having my back, fam."
Where does "fam" come from?
Short for "family", used in AAVE for one's tight circle before spreading widely.
Is "fam" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "fam" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. Close friends treated like family — or a friendly way to address someone, similar to "mate" or "bro".
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