Meaning & Definition of word "Lam"

Lam

/læm/

1. a physical blow or hit.
- Example: He gave the opponent a solid lam during the match.
2. a sudden escape or flight.
- Example: After the robbery, the thieves had a quick lam before the cops could catch them.

1. to hit or beat someone violently.
- Example: He was so angry that he decided to lam the wall with his fists.
2. to flee or run away, especially to escape.
- Example: As soon as the police arrived, the suspect took off and began to lam.
3. to travel or move quickly.
- Example: We need to lam if we want to catch the bus in time.

Origin unknown, possibly from the slang 'lam' which means to run away.

lam away:

to escape quickly

lam out:

to leave or run away hastily

flee:

to run away from a place or situation of danger

escape:

to break free from confinement or control

Meaning: to escape from a difficult situation

Example Sentence: After the argument, he decided to lam out of the party.

Meaning: to hit someone

Example Sentence: He was ready to lam that bully if he got too close.