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shampoo

[ sham-poo ]

verb (used with object)

shampooed, shampooing.
  1. to wash (the head or hair), especially with a cleaning preparation that does not leave a soap film.
  2. to clean (rugs, upholstery, or the like) with a special preparation.
  3. Archaic. to massage.


noun

  1. the act of shampooing.
  2. a preparation used for shampooing, especially one that does not leave a soap film.

shampoo

/ ʃæˈː /

noun

  1. a liquid or cream preparation of soap or detergent to wash the hair
  2. a similar preparation for washing carpets, etc
  3. the process of shampooing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to wash (the hair, etc) with such a preparation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • 󲹳ˈǴDZ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • 󲹳·Ǵİ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shampoo1

1755–65; earlier champo to massage < an inflected form of Hindi literally, to press
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shampoo1

C18: from Hindi 峾, from to knead
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In the People story, Steve Doocy, 68, joked that his son had actually been hit by “a stork” and that George had arrived shortly after his son shampooed out any bird goo.

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The staff at the National Abortion Federation told us patients who brought two bigger suitcases or tried to pack a whole bottle of shampoo.

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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a pitchman for insurance, shampoo and ketchup.

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In a recent statement obtained by Food & Wine, the popular doughnut chain announced that it partnered with Native to launch a limited-edition collection of pastry-themed personal care products, including deodorants, body washes, shampoos and conditioners.

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But it doesn’t take much effort for me or anyone else to find displays of toothpaste, shampoo, cold medication, shoes, apparel and other goods that still have price stickers from CVS and other retailers.

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