glom

glom
/glom/, v., glommed, glomming, n. Slang.
v.t.
1. to steal.
2. to catch or grab.
3. to look at.
v.i.
4. glom onto, to take hold or possession of: He wanted to glom onto some of that money.
n.
5. a look or glimpse.
[1895-1900, Amer.; cf. Scots glaum, glam to snatch at, glammis jaws of a vise, appar. < ScotGael glàm to grab, clutch, influenced by CLAM2]

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