Definition of "fam" in Englisch

noun

1. (informal) Clipping of family.

   • I'm gonna visit the fam.

2. (slang, chiefly African-American Vernacular, MLE, MTE, Internet slang) A term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relatives.

   • Hey fam, how you doin'? / Safe mate, safe.

3. (colloquial, hospitality industry) Clipping of familiarization.

   • The tourist board organized fam junkets for travel agents.
   • She arranged back-to-back fams and took her boyfriend.