Shammy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shammy is a noun meaning Chamois leather.
Meaning
Chamois leather.
More Meanings
- A cloth made of this leather.
- (transitive) To clean with a chamois leather cloth.
- (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
- shammies
- shammying
- shammied
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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