roshambo

noun, verb — 2 senses

roshambo

noun

/ˌɹoʊʃæmˈboʊ/

Etymology Unknown. The syllables ro – sham – bo are called out by players to synchronize their timing. Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology, perhaps derived from the vaguely similar Japanese syllables jan – ken – pon.

1

Games Synonym of rock paper scissors.

roshambo

verb

Etymology Unknown. The syllables ro – sham – bo are called out by players to synchronize their timing. Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology, perhaps derived from the vaguely similar Japanese syllables jan – ken – pon.

1

To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.

  • I'll roshambo you for it.
Synonyms
toss

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