adj
glam
glam
Glam (adj) means (informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive. Example: “She looked glam in her sequined dress.”
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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- glams
- Past tense
- glammed
- Comparative
- glammer
- Superlative
- glammest
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Etymology
A shortened, informal clipping of "glamour" or "glamorous."
Rhymes for glam
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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.
