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Noun: flam  flam
  1. A drumbeat preceded by a short grace note
    "The drummer added a flam to emphasize the downbeat"
Verb: flam (flammed,flamming)  flam
Usage: informal
  1. Deceive with a falsehood or trick
    "He flammed his way into the exclusive club"

Derived forms: flammed, flamming, flams

Encyclopedia: Flam, Harry