Fam

Pronunciation: /fæm/

Definitions of fam

noun a colloquial term for family or close friends

Example Sentences

A1 My fam is coming over for dinner tonight.

A2 I love spending time with my fam during the holidays.

B1 My fam and I are planning a trip to the beach next month.

B2 I have a close-knit fam who always supports me.

C1 My fam has a long history of tradition and values that we hold dear.

C2 Despite our differences, my fam always comes together in times of need.

Examples of fam in a Sentence

formal The concept of family is deeply rooted in our society.

informal I'm going to hang out with my fam this weekend.

slang My fam and I are tight, we always have each other's backs.

figurative The team at work is like a fam, we support each other through thick and thin.

Grammatical Forms of fam

• past tense: fammed
• plural: fams
• comparative: more fam
• superlative: most fam
• present tense: fams
• future tense: will fam
• perfect tense: have fammed
• continuous tense: is famming
• singular: fam
• positive degree: fam
• infinitive: to fam
• gerund: famming
• participle: famming

Origin and Evolution of fam

First Known Use: 2000 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fam' originated as a colloquial abbreviation of the word 'family'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used within close-knit communities to refer to one's close friends or inner circle, 'fam' has evolved to be used more broadly to address a wider group of people or even strangers in a friendly or informal manner.