gam
word
Definition
An old-fashioned word meaning "leg," especially referring to a woman's leg; also, informal slang for a casual conversation or chat.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in older literature or period-specific slang; "gam" as "leg" is rare today and mostly refers to women in a dated or objectifying way. As slang for "chat," it's regional and uncommon. Not standard for formal use.
Spanish: pierna (arcaico) - charla (coloquial, regional)Portuguese (BR): perna (arcaico) - papo (coloquial, regional)Portuguese (PT): perna (arcaico) - conversa (coloquial, regional)Chinese (Simplified): 腿（古語，罕用）- 聊天（俚語，少見）Chinese (Traditional): 腿（古語，罕用）- 閒聊（俚語，少見）Hindi: पैर (पुराना, कभी-कभी), बातचीत (अप्रचलित, बोलचाल)Arabic: ساق (قديم، نادر الاستخدام) - دردشة (عامية، نادرة)
Example Sentences
The old sailor admired her long gams.
basic
She crossed her gams and smiled.
basic
They had a quick gam before getting off the train.
basic
Back in the day, movie stars were famous for their beautiful gams.
natural
Let’s have a gam and catch up on life.
natural
Wow, look at the gams on that mannequin!
natural