clam

n. a small shellfish with a smooth shell that lives in sand or mud.

n. any of various edible bivalve molluscs, especially those that burrow in sand or mud.

“We spent the afternoon digging for clams on the beach at low tide.”

“The chef prepared a traditional linguine with fresh clams, garlic, and a splash of white wine to highlight the seafood's natural saltiness.”

n. a slang word for a dollar.

n. a slang term for a dollar, typically used in the plural to refer to a sum of money.

“That new video game cost me sixty clams.”

“He complained that the repair job was going to cost him a few hundred clams more than he had originally budgeted.”

Slang · American English

n. a wrong or bad-sounding note played by a musician.

n. a wrong or misplaced note, especially in a live performance or recording session.

“The trumpet player hit a loud clam during the final solo.”

“Despite the overall brilliance of the symphony, the lead violinist dropped a noticeable clam in the third movement that cringed the conductor.”

Slang

n. someone who is very quiet or refuses to talk.

n. a person who is exceptionally taciturn or who refuses to divulge information.

“I tried to ask him about the secret, but he was a total clam.”

“Interrogating the suspect proved difficult as he remained a complete clam throughout the entire four-hour session.”

Informal

v. to look for and dig up clams from the sand.

v. to hunt or dig for clams, typically as a commercial or recreational activity.

“The locals often go clamming along the coast during the summer months.”

“They spent their childhood clamming in the tidal flats, selling their daily catch to the local seafood markets for pocket money.”

n. a slang and sometimes rude word for a woman's genitals.

n. a vulgar slang term for the vulva or vagina.

“The comedian used a crude joke involving a clam that offended some of the audience.”

“The script was edited to remove several instances of vulgar slang, including references to 'clams', to ensure a lower age rating.”

Slang · Vulgar