Lam Edit Meaning

1.

to run, sometimes follows "on the," meaning "on the run." Used by thirties-style gangsters, the same ones who said things like "Let's case the joint, see?"

Kramer: Yeah, he went down at the Beakman. He tried to lam, but they cheesed him.

See Frank Booth

2.

Run. To be "on the lam" is to be on the run. Either from the law or from the mob. A popular expression in 1930's-1950's pulp fiction and film noir.

Louie was ratted out by that fink Joey and is now on the lam from the law.

See on the lam, hoodlum, ratfink, fink

3.

short for 'leave a message' ofted used on aim.

i'm gonna be out for the day... lam for when i get back!

4.

A person who never wastes a chance to draw disproportionate attention to themselves. (Abbreviation of 'Look at me.')

We were supposed to be done at 3:30 but Gary and Melissa are such LAMs that the discussion mostly went sideways, and we didn't get out till five.

See showboat, show off, mouther, goldbricker

5.

Acronym for Leave a Message.

Used in messenger service names if the person is away.

Pete - LaM (Away)

6.

an act of expression. a strong word that can be placed in just about any sentence. can be used when impressed, mad, happy, or anyother feeling

Lam, that girl is so blest! or Lam, did you see that girl? Lam yo, whats your problem!?!

7.

Usually "out on the lam" A night of intense, usually unplanned partying and/or bar-hopping involving excessive alcohol consumption, inadequate food, somewhat-manic laughter and random escapades. Most often, but not exclusively, used to describe female-only nights out. The archetypal night on the lam: a hen night.

The girls stayed in bed until 3pm that day, destroyed by the previous night out on the lam.

Now plagued by a blinding headache, a fragile stomach and an empty wallet, Lisa was regretting shelving her college work for a night on the lam.

See partying, drink, alcohol, session, hen party