How Do You Spell CLEM?

Pronunciation: [klˈɛm] (IPA)

The word "Clem" is spelled with the letters C, L, E, and M. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /klɛm/. The first sound, /k/, is the sound made by the letter C. The second sound, /l/, is the sound made by the letter L. The third sound, /ɛ/, is the short e vowel sound, as in "get." The final sound, /m/, is the sound made by the letter M. Together, these sounds create the word "Clem."

CLEM Meaning and Definition

  1. Clem is a word that serves as a diminutive nickname for the given name Clementine, primarily used in informal and familiar contexts. It is used to refer to a person, typically a girl or woman, named Clementine in an affectionate or friendly manner. The name Clementine itself has Latin roots and is derived from the word "clemens," which means "mild" or "merciful."

    As a nickname, Clem carries a sense of endearment and familiarity, reflecting a close and personal relationship between the speaker and the person addressed. It is often employed by family members, close friends, or significant others as a term of fondness or as an intimate pet name.

    The use of Clem can also extend beyond being a nickname for Clementine. It is sometimes adopted as a stand-alone name, particularly for girls, due to its simplicity and charm. In such cases, Clem could be chosen as a given name on its own merits, without any direct connection to Clementine.

    Given its association with a specific name, the word Clem may not be as widely recognized or used independently compared to other terms in the English language. However, it remains a popular affectionate nickname and a symbol of endearment for those referred to as Clem.

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Etymology of CLEM

The word "clem" can have multiple meanings, but assuming you are referring to the slang usage meaning "to be hungry", the etymology is uncertain.

"Clem" as a slang term for being hungry originated in British English and is primarily used in Northern England and Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "clemian", meaning "to starve" or "to be famished". The Old Norse word "klemma", meaning "to press" or "to squeeze", could also have influenced the development of the word.

However, it is important to note that the exact origin and evolution of slang terms like "clem" can be challenging to trace definitively. They often emerge and evolve spontaneously within specific communities or regions, making it difficult to pinpoint a precise etymology.

Similar spelling words for CLEM

Conjugate verb Clem

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be cleming
you would be cleming
he/she/it would be cleming
we would be cleming
they would be cleming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clemmed
you would have clemmed
he/she/it would have clemmed
we would have clemmed
they would have clemmed
I would have clem
you would have clem
he/she/it would have clem
we would have clem
they would have clem

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been cleming
you would have been cleming
he/she/it would have been cleming
we would have been cleming
they would have been cleming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been clemming
you would have been clemming
he/she/it would have been clemming
we would have been clemming
they would have been clemming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would clem
you would clem
he/she/it would clem
we would clem
they would clem

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be clemming
you would be clemming
he/she/it would be clemming
we would be clemming
they would be clemming

FUTURE

I will clem
you will clem
he/she/it will clem
we will clem
they will clem

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clemming
you will be clemming
he/she/it will be clemming
we will be clemming
they will be clemming
I will be cleming
you will be cleming
he/she/it will be cleming
we will be cleming
they will be cleming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clemmed
you will have clemmed
he/she/it will have clemmed
we will have clemmed
they will have clemmed
I will have clemed
you will have clemed
he/she/it will have clemed
we will have clemed
they will have clemed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clemming
you will have been clemming
he/she/it will have been clemming
we will have been clemming
they will have been clemming
I will have been cleming
you will have been cleming
he/she/it will have been cleming
we will have been cleming
they will have been cleming

IMPERATIVE

you clem
we let´s clem

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clem

PAST

I clemed
you clemed
he/she/it clemed
we clemed
they clemed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clemming
you were clemming
he/she/it was clemming
we were clemming
they were clemming
I was cleming
you were cleming
he/she/it was cleming
we were cleming
they were cleming

PAST PARTICIPLE

clemmed
clemed

PAST PERFECT

I had clemmed
you had clemmed
he/she/it had clemmed
we had clemmed
they had clemmed
I had clemed
you had clemed
he/she/it had clemed
we had clemed
they had clemed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clemming
you had been clemming
he/she/it had been clemming
we had been clemming
they had been clemming
I had been cleming
you had been cleming
he/she/it had been cleming
we had been cleming
they had been cleming

PRESENT

I clem
you clem
he/she/it clems
we clem
they clem

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clemming
you are clemming
he/she/it is clemming
we are clemming
they are clemming
I am cleming
you are cleming
he/she/it is cleming
we are cleming
they are cleming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clemming
cleming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clemmed
you have clemmed
he/she/it has clemmed
we have clemmed
they have clemmed
I have clemed
you have clemed
he/she/it has clemed
we have clemed
they have clemed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clemming
you have been clemming
he/she/it has been clemming
we have been clemming
they have been clemming
I have been cleming
you have been cleming
he/she/it has been cleming
we have been cleming
they have been cleming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it clem

SIMPLE PAST

I clemmed
you clemmed
he/she/it clemmed
we clemmed
they clemmed

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