"zam" meaning in English

See zam in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} zam
  1. shortened form of kazaam
    Sense id: en-zam-en-intj-Zqj21f8Y

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          "ref": "1945, The Author and Journalist, volumes 30-31, page 9",
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          "ref": "2007, J. W. Brodie-Innes, The Devil's Mistress, page 21",
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