ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shammy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shammy is a noun meaning Chamois leather.

Meaning

Chamois leather.

More Meanings

  1. A cloth made of this leather.
  2. (transitive) To clean with a chamois leather cloth.
  3. (slang) Champagne.

Example Sentences

Two smart-looking damsels have risked their lives on the top, and are sipping a glass of 'shammy' to keep up their spirits.

Word Forms

Synonyms for shammy

Depending on context, synonyms include chamois, chammy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chamois, chammy, leather, wash-leather, cabretta, sham.

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