shammy

noun, verb — 4 senses

shammy

noun

Etymology From chamois with an initial sh to represent the sound /ʃ/ in English.

1

Chamois leather.

2

A cloth made of this leather.

shammy

verb

Etymology From chamois with an initial sh to represent the sound /ʃ/ in English.

1

To clean with a chamois leather cloth.

shammy

noun

1

Slang Champagne.

Two smart-looking damsels have risked their lives on the top, and are sipping a glass of 'shammy' to keep up their spirits.1892, Fores's Sporting Notes & Sketches, page 53:

Related terms: shimmy-shammy

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