Definition

Slang for family, friends, or a close-knit group of people you trust and consider your inner circle. Used informally and affectionately, often as a form of address.

Example Usage

Me and my fam are heading to the beach this weekend.

Origin

Shortened from 'family' in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), popularized widely through hip-hop culture and internet slang since the 1990s.

Fun Fact

'Fam' became mainstream in Gen-Z speech and is now used across all demographics, though it originated in and is still strongly associated with Black cultural expression.

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