# gam

/ɡˈæm/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gam
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

a very small amount of something. It is an old-fashioned way to say 'a little bit' or 'a tiny bit'.

For teachers: 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.

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