glom
[ glom ]
verb (used with object),glommed, glom·ming.
to steal.
to catch or grab.
to look at.
noun
a look or glimpse.
Verb Phrases
glom onto, to take hold or possession of: He wanted to glom onto some of that money.
Origin of glom
11895–1900, Americanism; compare Scots glaum, glam to snatch at, glammis jaws of a vise, apparently <Scots Gaelic glàm to grab, clutch, influenced by clam2
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British Dictionary definitions for glom
glom
/ (ɡlɒm) /
verbslang
(tr foll by on to) to attach oneself to or associate oneself with
US to acquire, esp without paying
Origin of glom
1C20: from Scots glaum
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