Definition

A blank notebook or journal passed around among friends where each person writes personal messages, comments, or ratings about the person whose book it is, typically rating them on various attributes. Slam books were especially popular in middle and high schools before social media.

Example Usage

During lunch, Maya's slam book made the rounds and by the end of the day it was filled with compliments and funny inside jokes from her friends.

Origin

The term 'slam book' became popular in American schools in the 1980s and 1990s, though similar peer-written sentiment books existed earlier.

Fun Fact

Slam books are sometimes credited as a precursor to modern social media platforms like Instagram where people leave public comments and ratings.

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