Glom
verb
To take hold of something; to grab.
She glommed onto the purse as soon as it hit the table.
Usage tips
Informal
glom onto,glom up,glom together
verb
To understand or grasp something.
I finally glommed the concept after the teacher explained it again.
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Neutral
glom on,glom in,glom at
verb
To take hold of something; to grab.
She glommed onto the purse as soon as it hit the table.
Usage tips
Informal
glom onto,glom up,glom together
verb
To understand or grasp something.
I finally glommed the concept after the teacher explained it again.
Usage tips
Neutral
glom on,glom in,glom at
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage
In informal settings, 'glom' often refers to grabbing something suddenly.
He glommed onto the idea of traveling abroad.
Pro Tip 2/3Understanding Context
Recognizing when to use 'glom' can enhance conversational skills.
When he gloms onto a topic, he can talk for hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Eagerness
'Glom' can imply an eager or greedy take on something.
She glommed onto the first slice of pizza.
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage
In informal settings, 'glom' often refers to grabbing something suddenly.
He glommed onto the idea of traveling abroad.
Pro Tip 2/3Understanding Context
Recognizing when to use 'glom' can enhance conversational skills.
When he gloms onto a topic, he can talk for hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Eagerness
'Glom' can imply an eager or greedy take on something.
She glommed onto the first slice of pizza.
Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage
In informal settings, 'glom' often refers to grabbing something suddenly.
He glommed onto the idea of traveling abroad.
Pro Tip 2/3Understanding Context
Recognizing when to use 'glom' can enhance conversational skills.
When he gloms onto a topic, he can talk for hours.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Eagerness
'Glom' can imply an eager or greedy take on something.
She glommed onto the first slice of pizza.
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