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shampoo

Pronunciation: /ʃamˈpuː/

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Definition of shampoo

noun

[mass noun]
  • a liquid preparation containing soap for washing the hair:he smelt clean, of soap and shampoo [count noun]:an anti-dandruff shampoo
  • a liquid preparation for cleaning a carpet, soft furnishings, or a car: the foyer smelled of dusty plants and carpet shampoo
  • [count noun] an act of washing or cleaning something, especially the hair, with shampoo:a shampoo and set

verb (shampoos, shampooing, shampooed)

[with object]
  • wash or clean (something, especially the hair) with shampoo:Dolly was sitting in the bath shampooing her hair

Origin:

mid 18th century (in the sense 'massage (as part of a Turkish bath process)'): from Hindi cāṃpo! 'press!', imperative of cāṃpnā

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