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noun

fam

n.
fam

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    a short, informal way to say 'family'.

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

    Simple

    I'm heading home this weekend to spend some time with the fam.

    In context

    After months of travelling abroad, he was eager to return to his hometown and reconnect with the fam over a traditional Sunday dinner.

    Usage

    Usually used with the definite article 'the'.

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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
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