nam

1. (N)Short for the South-East Asian country Vietnam, usually used by American War Veterans in Vietnam.

2 (N)Vietnamese for the word south.
Harry says he is from Nam, he refuses to say he is from Vietnam due to the fact his allegence belongs to South Vietnam and only the South.
by Hazza September 01, 2004
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This is 'Nam

Guy 1: Dude, we really shouldn't be in this part of town this late
Guy 2: We can't just turn around, this is 'Nam
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Nam

Short for "Vietnam", used by war vets usually. Also used to refer to a battle like situation.
My uncle fought in Nam.

When the car bomb exploded, it was like Nam!

This guy was walking through the streets all Nammed out, he had a machine gun, rocket launcher, and gernades!
by Anonymous March 16, 2003
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The 'Nam

A state of paranoia induced by constant ambushes, bombings, and enemy propaganda. Named after the Viet Nam war in which American GIs heard their names whispered amongst the trees.
Dr. Dingleberry: He's been living with The 'Nam ever since 1973, Ms. Campbell.
Campbell: Shit!
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Nam

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nam

a guy who is not a jerk; a asian guy who is admired by everyone and is just a genuine badass; can be used as a adjective or noun
The new foreign exchange student became extremely popular and well-liked in only the first couple of weeks of school; his level of nam-liness surpassed his asian peers.
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NAMS

Native American Man Syndrome. A woman who resembles a native american man when photographed.
"Ahh man, all my grad pics accentuate my NAMS!" :(
by Shonty February 22, 2011
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