London word
fam
A close friend or trusted member of one's social circle.
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Meaning
Fam is a shortening of family used for close friends or a trusted group. It is widely used beyond London but is common in Multicultural London English.
Pronunciation and grammar
Pronunciation: /fæm/
Part of speech: noun and form of address
How it is used
It can directly address one person or refer collectively to a friendship group.
Register: Very informal youth and urban speech.
Examples in context
- You good, fam?Are you all right, my friend?
- I'm meeting the fam later.I'm meeting my close friends later.
Important context
It can sound forced when copied without familiarity with the speaker or setting.