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Definitions by Brian R. Turner

On the Lam 

To be running away from the authorities. This term dates back to the 1920's and was a part of urban slang.
"I pinched the hooch from some drugstore cowboy of a raggle-muffin and now im on the lam so you better scram or ill knock you off. Kepeesh!"
On the Lam by Brian R. Turner September 26, 2006
To be on the run from the police or tax/insurance authorities. Likely to con you.
This man is on the spry!
spry by Brian R. Turner September 26, 2006