Word
gam
UK/ɡˈæm/
Definition
n. a very small amount of something. It is an old-fashioned way to say 'a little bit' or 'a tiny bit'.
n. a small quantity or amount of something. Primarily used in the fixed phrase 'a gam' to indicate a minute portion.
Examples
“I would like a gam of that sweet wine.”
“The recipe calls for a gam of salt to bring out the flavor of the vegetables.”
“In the old folk tales, the hero often travels for a gam of time before encountering the first of many trials.”
Examples
simple
“I would like a gam of that sweet wine.”
contextual
“The recipe calls for a gam of salt to bring out the flavor of the vegetables.”
complex
“In the old folk tales, the hero often travels for a gam of time before encountering the first of many trials.”
Real-World Examples
“One of the other criticisms of the scheme has been that providers have gamed the system, offering unnecessary and expensive services.” “A fast crawl was not enough; people wanted results that were relevant, current, and not obviously gamed.” Scan code
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