Question 1

What does "lam out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To strike out aggressively, especially in anger or desperation.

Question 2

How do you use "lam out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Cornered and frightened, the animal lammed out at anyone who came near.

Question 3

Is "lam out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"lam out" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Rare in modern English. 'Lash out' has largely replaced this expression. May appear in older texts or very informal regional speech. The sense is of reacting violently or angrily.

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