noun
Street Slang
Fam
/fæm/ · noun · slang
A term of address for a close friend or anyone you're talking to.
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Definitions
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A general address for anyone you're speaking to, like 'mate' or 'bro'.
“Move out the way fam, you're blocking the door.”
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Short for 'family', signalling closeness or loyalty.
“These are my people, this is fam.”
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A friendly term of address for a mate or close friend.
“You good fam? Long time.”
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Fam In A Sentence
Trust me fam, it's gonna work out.
Wagwan fam, you coming to the link?
Nah fam, that's not happening.
Origin & Usage
Short for 'family', popularized in African American and London slang as a term for close friends. A cornerstone of MLE address terms.
People Also Ask
What does fam mean in slang?
It's a term of address for a friend or anyone you're talking to, short for 'family'.
Does calling someone fam mean they're family?
Not literally — it signals closeness or friendliness, but it's often used loosely for anyone, like 'mate' or 'bro'.
Is fam British or American?
It's used in both, with roots in African American slang, and it's now a staple of London road talk.
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