adj
glam
glam
adj
1
(informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive.
"She looked glam in her sequined dress."
verb
1
To make oneself or something more glamorous, often with the phrase "glam up."
"They glammed up the office for the awards night."
How to Use Glam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal short form of "glamorous," meaning stylish and eye-catching.
When to use it
Casual, common in fashion and entertainment contexts.
Common pairings
glam up
glam rock
glam squad
Word Forms
glammer comparative, glammed past tense, glams singular, glammest superlative
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Etymology
A shortened, informal clipping of "glamour" or "glamorous."