gam
What is another word for gam? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A person's leg, especially a shapely one — a dated, informal usage.
We haven't recorded synonyms for gam yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use gam
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a nice pair of gams
a gam of whales
The "leg" sense is dated slang, mostly seen in old detective fiction; the whaling senses are specialist/historical.
Etymology
From Italian gamba, "leg" — the same root that gives us "gammon" and is related to "ham".
Full origin of gam →Frequently asked questions
What does “gam” mean?
The word “gam” means a person's leg, especially a shapely one — a dated, informal usage. In plain terms, an old-fashioned slang word for a leg, or (in whaling contexts) a social meetup between ships or a group of whales.
How do you pronounce “gam”?
“Gam” is pronounced gam (/ɡæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “gam” in a sentence?
Here is “gam” used in a sentence: “She had a great pair of gams, or so the old detective novel put it.”
What part of speech is “gam”?
Depending on how it is used, “gam” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “gam” come from?
The word “gam” comes from Italian. From Italian gamba, "leg" — the same root that gives us "gammon" and is related to "ham".
How many meanings does “gam” have?
“Gam” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's leg, especially a shapely one — a dated, informal usage.
Related words
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