On the lam

"On the lam" or "on the run" often refers to fugitives. The Thesaurus of American Slang proclaim that lam, lamister, and "on the lam" — all referring to a hasty departure — were common in thieves' slang before the turn of the twentieth century. A "lamister", or, "lamster," is a slang term for fugitive.

Hey, Johnny! Have you seen Mugsy?" "Naw, he's on the lam for that caper he pulled in the Bronx

by antkneep June 29, 2011

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on the lam

1)laying low

2)running from the feds

She broke the law, now she's on the lam.

by Marcus November 23, 2004

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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!"

by Brian R. Turner September 26, 2006

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On the Lam

“Lam” is an abbreviation for the term ‘low and moving’ which usually pertains to a person or person(s) hiding from the law.
When you’re on the lam,
You’re keeping a low profile, your body may be literally low to the ground just to keep from being seen by the enemy.

When the coast is clear it’s time to move on. Keep low and keep moving quietly, stealthily towards safety.

Jimmy went awol and is now on the lam from the military police.

by Lady on the Lam April 17, 2021

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