Meaning of the word sham in English
What does sham mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sham
US /ʃæm/
UK /ʃæm/
Noun
something that is not what it seems to be and is intended to deceive people, or someone who pretends to be something they are not:
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It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham.
Verb
to pretend:
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He isn't really upset - he's just shamming.
Adjective
only pretending to be real; false:
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They made a fortune through some sham property deal.