noun
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fam
Fam (noun) means Short form of the word family.
noun
1
Short form of the word family.
2
(informal) A friendly way of addressing close friends, used like family but not for actual relatives.
"Hey fam, how you doin'? / Safe mate, safe."
3
A shortened form of the word 'familiarization'.
"The tourist board organized fam junkets for travel agents."
"She arranged back-to-back fams and took her boyfriend."
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Etymology
An abbreviation. In the sense 'family' or as a term of endearment, it is a clipping of family. In the sense 'familiarization', it is a clipping of familiarization.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of fam?
"fam" (noun) means short form of the word family.
What are the different meanings of fam?
"fam" has 3 main meanings: 1. Short form of the word family; 2. (informal) A friendly way of addressing close friends, used like family but not for actual relatives; 3. A shortened form of the word 'familiarization'.
