glom

noun

1. Clipping of glomerulus.

verb

Etymology: Variant of glaum, gloom (“to frown, scowl, stare at”).

1. Alternative form of glaum (“look, stare”).

   “She glommed at herself from every angle that could be achieved by twisting her neck, backing off from the mirror with her hands on her overalled hips and tossing back the tumble of dark curls that, like Birdie's, lay thick and hot[…]”

   “Its black, withered-up, pinholes for eyes glommed at little Isabel. And with great anticipation it began to speak. “Why Gelp, that's a fine fat little one you have there. You always find the good ones. Are you on your way to market[…]"”