to glom
- verb
- /ɡlɑm/
- Slang
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- If you leave your snacks out, someone will probably glom them.
Examples
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Someone tried to glom my bag while I was distracted on the subway.
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Don't glom my idea!
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He glommed the pen off my desk when nobody was looking.
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He tried to glom the last cookie from the jar.
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When no one was watching, he managed to glom a handful of snacks from the party table.
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She would often glom onto the last piece of pizza if it was left unattended.
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After the event, I quickly glommed a souvenir before the crowd arrived.
Synonyms
699
2.8
To move or take something quietly so others do not notice
58
8.4
To steal small things from someone's pocket or bag
19
9.0
Take something without permission, often quickly
15
4.6
To steal something secretly when no one is looking
7
8.4
Steal things, for example electronics or cars
4
9.6
To steal something secretly or dishonestly
4
8.4
To steal a small thing quietly when no one is looking
3
9.1
To steal something, especially quickly in a crowded place
2
8.0
To steal something quickly and secretly
1
9.9
To steal small things in a sneaky way
Antonyms
How Sneaky
Surface Forms
Etymology
The informal verb glom may come from old slang meaning 'to steal'. Think of glom as a sneaky grab, so to 'glom' something is to take it quickly when no one is looking.