Sham Definition
sham
adjective
- adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty"
noun
- something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
- a person who makes deceitful pretenses
verb
- make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
- make believe with the intent to deceive; "He feigned that he was ill"; "He shammed a headache"
"Sham" in song lyrics
See how sham is used in real songs:
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"A slug in the brain cause you tried to sham"
Black Moon f/ Big Dru Ha, Havoc, Smif-N-Wessun — U Da Man -
"Buck Bam Sham"
Da Hol' 9 — Lemmehollatcha (Remix) -
"To take my life before they figure out it's all a sham"
Elemental Zazen — Disappear
Words that rhyme with sham
Usage tips for "sham"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sham" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sham to find words that pair well.