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flam

1[flam] noun, verb, flammed, flam⋅ming. Informal.
–noun
1. a deception or trick.
2. a falsehood; lie.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
3. to deceive; delude; cheat.

Origin:
1615–25; short for flim-flam

flam

2[flam]
–noun
a drumbeat consisting of two notes in quick succession, with the accent on the second.

Origin:
1790–1800; imit.
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flam 1   (flām)   
n.   Informal
  1. A lie or hoax; a deception.

  2. Nonsense; drivel.


[Short for flimflam.]
flam 2   (flām)   
n.   Music
A drumbeat consisting of two almost simultaneous strokes of which the first is a very rapid grace note.

[Probably of imitative origin.]
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