English Reference

Word

fam

Uncountable noun

Definition

n. a short, informal way to say 'family'.

n. a clipping of 'family' used as a collective noun for relatives.

Examples

“I'm heading out to the movies with the fam.”

“Don't worry about the bill, fam; I've got you covered this time.”

“The artist dedicated his award to his 'day-one fam', acknowledging the tight-knit community that supported his career before he achieved mainstream success.”

Examples

simple

“I'm heading out to the movies with the fam.”

contextual

“Don't worry about the bill, fam; I've got you covered this time.”

complex

“The artist dedicated his award to his 'day-one fam', acknowledging the tight-knit community that supported his career before he achieved mainstream success.”

Usage

Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

Synonyms

familyfolkskin

Domain

Law

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
Frequency
Frequent
Level
C1 · Advanced
Updated
Register
Informal

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