Adam
Hebrew origin. Means “earth, man”.
Also used as slang
View on the slang dictionary page →(Christianity, usually with modifiers such as second or last) Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice, in Christian theology, makes possible the forgiveness of Adam's original sin.
“Adam West was the best Batman, and we have suffered as a society by straying from his unique vision.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I thought DW was much later. Prophet Bar for sure and Trees. Clearview(both locations). Theater Gallery. After 2am party at Adam Hats. Lots of fun late 80’s early 90’s”
— Bluesky· May 2026“CNN does not deserve Adam Mockler.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“International release for our purposes Adam.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“How Dr. Adam Hamawy’s experience as a surgeon in Gaza inspired him to run for Congress mondoweiss.net/2026/05/how-... via @mondoweiss.net”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(figuratively) Original sin or human frailty.
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, a key lawmaker in Democrats’ congressional investigations into former President Donald Trump during his presidency.
“The Doctor that saved Tammy @duckworth.senate.gov life. Pro-Peace Pro-Human Rights 🙏 He'll make a great Representative for New Jersey How Dr. Adam Hamawy’s experience as a surgeon in Gaza inspired him to run for Congress mondoweiss.net/2026/05/how-...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Thank you and good morning Adam… I hope your day was lovely ☕️🌿💚🫶”
— Bluesky· May 2026“#TDIM #OnThisDay #BOTD #Music 🎂 Gary Daly, singer/musician, China Crisis, 1962 Kevin Mooney, bass, Adam & The Ants & others, 1962 Sean McLusky, drums, JoBoxers, 1961 Steven Schneider AKA Steve Stevens, guitar/songwriter, Billy Idol, 1959 2/4”
— Bluesky· May 2026“everyone on the island is super into adam devine”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Glad you are feeling better. Best wishes Adam.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(Abrahamism, religion) The first man and the progenitor of the human race.
"Adam" means the first man and the progenitor of the human race. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"Adam" is informal English meaning the first man and the progenitor of the human race. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "the first man and the progenitor of the human race" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "Adam" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“@adamkinzinger.substack.com BURN IN HELL ADAM YOU VOTED FOR ALL THE FELONS POLICY'S UNTIL JAN 6TH YOU ARE A TRAITOR 🤬”
— Bluesky· May 2026“[nonEvent] @ascaryw0rld.bsky.social He goes behind Adam and wrapped his arms around the werewolf. A deep growls comes out from the monster. No one touches Adam…. Or eats him… That is his sweet dear.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Poland: NBP seen steady with hawkish tilt – ING https://www.europesays.com/poland/5127/ ING economists Rafal Benecki and Adam Antoniak expect the National Bank of Poland (NBP) to keep policy rates…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I think we are noisily agreeing Adam, mostly. I'm less concerned about what's not there because of the somewhat surprising - to me at least - rate of progress on renewables. Or am I wearing rose-coloured glasses?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“‘National mission’: New high school to be built on Israel-Lebanon border https://www.europesays.com/iran/100249/ The Adam V’Adama network, part of Hashomer Hachadash, announced that it is establishing a new educational-agricultural branch at…”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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