Sham

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
   countable, uncountable
3. Clipping of champagne.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang, uncountable
4. Trickery, hoaxing.
   countable, uncountable
5. A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
   countable, uncountable
6. A decorative cover for a pillow.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The time-share deal⟳ was a sham.”

“A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit.”

“Tarzan would have⟳ none of it, and so he hunted alone that none might discover⟳ the sham that he was practicing.”

“So I orders a bottle, as if for myself; and, ‘Ma’am, says I, ‘will you take⟳ a glass of Sham—just one?’”

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