glom

[glom]

verb (used with object)

glommed, glomming 

1. to steal.

2. to catch or grab.

3. to look at.

noun

1. a look or glimpse.

verb phrase

1. glom onto,  to take hold or possession of.

   He wanted to glom onto some of that money.

glom

/ ɡlɒm /

verb

1. to attach oneself to or associate oneself with

2. to acquire, esp without paying

Word History and Origins

Origin of glom¹

1895–1900, compare Scots glaum, glam to snatch at, glammis jaws of a vise, apparently < Scots Gaelic glàm to grab, clutch, influenced by clam ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of glom¹

C20: from Scots glaum

Related Words

• apprehend 
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