Flam: (flam), n., v. , 1. a fabrication; falsehood 2. Deception, humbug, blarney. (I think that's already covered by the tavern.) also: 3. a drumbeat made by two sticks striking the head almost at the same time, but still heard seperately. (What happens when the tavern bouncers catch you doing 1. Ow! Ow!)