glom I. \ˈgläm, -ȯ-\transitive verb (glommed ; glommed ; glomming ; gloms) Etymology: probably alteration of glaum 1.slang: steal < glommed a pile of money > 2.slang: seize, catch; specifically: arrest < glommed the thugs > • - glom on to II. transitive verb (glommed ; glommed ; glomming ; gloms) Etymology: origin unknown slang: to take a look at < glommed her as she walked by > III. noun (-s) slang: look, view < got a good glom at them >