A quick but ruthless assessment of someone's outfit, behavior, or overall vibe to determine whether they qualify as a bamma — an uncool, dusty, or fashion-challenged individual. The bamma check is delivered swiftly and with authority, usually by someone whose style credentials are unimpeachable. It's less a formal evaluation and more an instant read: either you pass or you get exposed in front of everyone. The bamma check doesn't come with a warning, and if you fail, the verdict is immediate and final.
Before he could even sit down she gave him a quick bamma check and said those shoes were not it.
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