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glam

glam
adj
1
(informal) Glamorous; stylish and attractive.
"She looked glam in her sequined dress."
verb
1
To make oneself or something more glamorous, often with the phrase "glam up."
"They glammed up the office for the awards night."

How to Use Glam

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal short form of "glamorous," meaning stylish and eye-catching.

When to use it

Casual, common in fashion and entertainment contexts.

Common pairings
glam up glam rock glam squad

Word Forms

glammer comparative, glammed past tense, glams singular, glammest superlative

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Etymology

A shortened, informal clipping of "glamour" or "glamorous."

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