fam
1 Americannoun
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a close friend or group of friends thought of as family.
All these guys are my fam.
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family.
Most of my fam is in New York.
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familiar.
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family.
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Usage
What does fam mean? Fam, short for family, is a slang word used for one's close friends—your people.
Etymology
Origin of fam
By shortening
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But friends and fam, lend me your ears — I come not to praise Kev, although I hardly need to bury him.
From Salon • Sep. 22, 2023
He could have condemned it , announced an exec, order , asked for deeper research into his fam.
From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023
Here’s a refresher on everything you need to know about razor clamming with the fam.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023
Kim and the fam, who wrapped their long-running reality show on E! last year, return in their new series “The Kardashians.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2022
If that’s Arthur and the fam, they’re early.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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