Meaning of Sham | Babel Free

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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