Gams
/ɡæmz/noun
A slang term for a woman’s legs.
Did you know?In American slang, gams became popular in the early 20th century as theatrical and jazz-era slang for legs, and its exact origin is uncertain, which makes it a true linguistic wild card.
Etymological Timeline
Early 20th Century
English
gams
“Slang for a woman’s legs”
Late 19th Century
English
gam
“A leg, especially in dialect and slang”
Unknown
English
gams
“Likely a slang plural formed from gam”
Unknown
English
gam
“Possibly connected to dialect or cant terms for leg”
Modern English
English
gams
“Informal slang for legs, especially attractive ones”