plural fams
1
informal
: family
… holds poolside family "challenges" where winning fams score free nights at the resort.—
Parenting School Years
Parenting School YearsThe whole fam stepped out for the bash, including Caitlyn Jenner (who's reportedly estranged from the Kardashian side of the family).—Isabel Jones
Isabel Jones2
slang
: a close friend
—used especially as a form of address
"Yo, fam, check it out." Mars points at the children's playground adjacent to the McDonald's.—Jeff Zentner
Jeff ZentnerBut Jaime doesn't care. He's all "nah, fam. This is all I got."—Ben Gaspin
Ben Gaspin1
familiar
2
family
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
Here, two psychologists share their best tips for recovering after a long (and draining) weekend with the fam.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 26 Dec. 2025
My fam, my close fam was around me.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Beverly Mitchell got her whole fam in matching Dearfoams PJs early to hang stockings and decorate the tree.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The Bronx rapper shared a glimpse of her holiday celebration with the fam last week, including a slideshow of photos from Christmas Day that showed off her kids’ personalities and the chaos of being a busy music superstar mother of four.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025
Here, two psychologists share their best tips for recovering after a long (and draining) weekend with the fam.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 26 Dec. 2025
My fam, my close fam was around me.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Beverly Mitchell got her whole fam in matching Dearfoams PJs early to hang stockings and decorate the tree.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fam
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“Fam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fam. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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