How to Pronounce "lam"
word
/ˈɫæm/
lam
/lˈæm/
lam
Definition
To escape or run away quickly, usually to avoid trouble or the police; used mostly in informal or slang English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫæm/
British English
/lˈæm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lam
UK
lam
Listen in Context
The thief tried to lam when he saw the police.
Don’t lam when things get difficult.
He decided to lam before anyone noticed.
After the robbery, they went on the lam for weeks.