Flam

Pronunciation: /flæm/

Definitions of flam

noun a false or deceptive statement; a lie

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful flam at the zoo.

A2 The flam danced gracefully in the parade.

B1 The flam's vibrant colors caught everyone's attention.

B2 The flam's feathers shimmered in the sunlight.

C1 The flam's intricate patterns were mesmerizing.

C2 The flam's elaborate display was truly breathtaking.

Examples of flam in a Sentence

formal The flam of the candle flickered in the dimly lit room.

informal I love watching the flam dance on the campfire.

slang That flam on the grill smells amazing!

figurative The flam of passion ignited between them as they locked eyes.

Grammatical Forms of flam

• past tense: flammed
• plural: flams
• comparative: more flam
• superlative: most flam
• present tense: flam
• future tense: will flam
• perfect tense: have flammed
• continuous tense: is flaming
• singular: flam
• positive degree: flam
• infinitive: to flam
• gerund: flamming
• participle: flamming

Origin and Evolution of flam

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flam' originated from Middle English 'flamme', which came from Old English 'flama' meaning 'flame'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'flam' evolved from its original meaning of 'flame' to also refer to a deceptive or fake action or statement, particularly in the context of music or drumming.