First Known Use: 1762
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1shampoo
transitive verb sham·poo \sham-ˈpü\
: to clean (something, such as hair, a carpet, etc.) with shampoo
Full Definition of SHAMPOO
1
archaic : massage
2
a : to wash (as the hair) with soap and water or with a special preparation b : to wash the hair of
— sham·poo·er noun
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Origin of SHAMPOO
Hindi & Urdu cā̃po, imperative of cā̃pnā to press, massage
Rhymes with SHAMPOO
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2shampoo
noun
: a special liquid that is used for cleaning your hair
: a special liquid used for cleaning rugs, carpets, etc.
: an act of cleaning hair, a carpet, etc., with shampoo
plural shampoos
Full Definition of SHAMPOO
1
: an act or instance of shampooing
2
: a preparation used in shampooing
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First Known Use of SHAMPOO
1838
SHAMPOO Defined for Kids
1shampoo
noun sham·poo \sham-ˈpü\
plural sham·poos
Definition of SHAMPOO for Kids
1
: a cleaner made for washing the hair
2
: an act of washing the hair
2shampoo
verb sham·poo
sham·pooedsham·poo·ing
Definition of SHAMPOO for Kids
: to wash the hair and scalp
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