# shampoo

Pronunciation: say "sham-POO" US /ʃæmˈpuː/, UK /ʃamˈpuː/

## Noun

1. A manufactured liquid cleanser, similar to soap, for washing hair or other fibers such as carpets.
   - Simple: A soapy liquid made for cleaning hair, carpets, or other fibers.
   - _Most shampoo contains detergents that lift oil and dirt from hair._
   - _Carpet cleaners often dilute the shampoo before applying it._
4. An act of washing hair or other fibers with shampoo.
   - Simple: A single washing of hair or other fibers with shampoo.
   - _The salon includes a relaxing shampoo before every haircut._
   - _One thorough shampoo removed weeks of dirt from the rug._
5. A traditional Indian and Persian body massage given after warm water is poured over the body and herbal extracts are rubbed into the skin.
   - Simple: A traditional Indian and Persian massage of the body, done after washing with warm water and herbs.
   - _Each guest at the hammam received a vigorous shampoo after the steam._
   - _He recalled the deep shampoo the bath-keeper administered to his weary limbs._
7. A humorous slang term for champagne. *(slang)*
   - Simple: A joking, playful word for champagne.
   - _They popped the shampoo the moment the deal closed._
   - _Pour me some more of that shampoo before the toast._

## Verb

2. To wash hair, a carpet, or similar fibers with shampoo.
   - Simple: To clean hair, a carpet, or similar fibers using shampoo.
   - _The groomer shampoos every dog twice before clipping._
   - _They shampoo the office carpets once a month._
3. To clean one's own hair by lathering it with shampoo and rinsing it.
   - Simple: To wash your own hair using shampoo.
   - _Most people shampoo more often than their hair really needs._
   - _She shampoos every morning before heading to work._
6. To press and knead the whole surface of a person's body while stretching the limbs and joints, as part of a hot bath.
   - Simple: To press, knead, and stretch a person's body and limbs, often during a hot bath.
   - _The masseur shampooed the weary traveler from shoulders to feet._
   - _At the baths, skilled attendants shampoo their patrons with practiced hands._

## Origin

From Hindi cā̃po, the imperative form of cā̃pnā ("to press, knead"), dating to the mid 18th century.

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