/glom/ , v. , glommed, glomming , n. Slang.
v.t.
1. to steal.
2. to catch or grab.
3. to look at.
v.i.
4. glom onto , to take hold or possession of: He wanted to glom onto some of that money.
n.
5. a look or glimpse.
[ 1895-1900, Amer.; cf. Scots glaum, glam to snatch at, glammis jaws of a vise, appar. glàm to grab, clutch, influenced by CLAM 2 ]