She claims that she is related to the author. / The company claims that it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. / The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false.
by Diogo Tinoco July 7, 2007

by mirkin July 10, 2003

To claim something. Can be used to claim almost anything and is a sign of boasting. Claiming is used to show ownership or success. Often use by another person to ridicule the first person's ego.
Person 1: I scored a hat trick in soccer.
Person 2: Claim.
Ah, claim. I invented the Twinkie.
That bitch is mine; claim.
Person 1: I got 22/25 on an essay.
Person 2: Claim.
Person 2: Claim.
Ah, claim. I invented the Twinkie.
That bitch is mine; claim.
Person 1: I got 22/25 on an essay.
Person 2: Claim.
by Hamish M July 20, 2008

In the broadest context, it signifies a person's affiliation to a street gang. It is a dialect used primarily in California.
Hey, "homes," what set you from? Naw, essay, I don't claim. Or in the alternative, I am from the 310, straight dat foo!
by affiliation January 29, 2014

by Winkwink Ching April 23, 2018

by styleZ. November 11, 2003
