shampoo

¹sham·poo

transitive verb \sham-ˈpü\

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

Examples of SHAMPOO

1. She shampoos her hair every morning.
2. We need to shampoo the rug.

Origin of SHAMPOO

Hindi & Urdu cā̃po, imperative of cā̃pnā to press, massage

First Known Use: 1762

Other Fashion Terms

bodkin, chignon, cowlick, eau de toilette, imperial, pocket, pomander, tonsorial

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²shampoo

noun

plural shampoos

Definition of SHAMPOO

1

: an act or instance of shampooing

2

: a preparation used in shampooing

First Known Use of SHAMPOO

1838

Other Fashion Terms

bodkin, chignon, cowlick, eau de toilette, imperial, pocket, pomander, tonsorial