adj

glam

Glam (adj) means (informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive. Example: “She looked glam in her sequined dress.”

adj

(informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive.

"She looked glam in her sequined dress."

verb

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for glam

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glam” mean?

The word “glam” means (informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive. In plain terms, an informal short form of "glamorous," meaning stylish and eye-catching.

How do you pronounce “glam”?

“Glam” is pronounced glam (/ɡlæm/ in IPA).

How do you use “glam” in a sentence?

Here is “glam” used in a sentence: “She looked glam in her sequined dress.”

What part of speech is “glam”?

Depending on how it is used, “glam” can be an adjective and a verb.

How many meanings does “glam” have?

“Glam” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive.