Meaning of the word gammon in English

What does gammon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gammon

US /ˈɡæm.ən/

UK /ˈɡæm.ən/

cured or smoked meat from the hind leg of a pig, typically sold in slices or as a joint, and often served with eggs or pineapple

Example:

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We had gammon steak with chips for dinner.

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She bought a large joint of gammon for the festive meal.

Synonym:

cured ham smoked ham

a trick or deception, especially in a game or contest

Example:

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He tried to pull a gammon on his opponent in the chess game.

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The politician's speech was full of gammon and empty promises.

Synonym:

deception trickery hoax fraud ruse

to deceive or trick someone

Example:

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He tried to gammon me into believing his story.

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Don't let him gammon you with his smooth talk.

Synonym:

deceive trick fool bamboozle hoodwink