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