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roshambo en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˌɹoʊʃæmˈboʊ/

Etymology

Unknown. The syllables ro – sham – bo are called out by players to synchronize their timing. Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology, perhaps derived from the vaguely similar Japanese syllables jan – ken – pon.

Meanings

1. Synonym of rock paper scissors.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
row-sham-bow		alternative	lexicographic
rochambeau		alternative	lexicographic
roshambos	Number=Plur		lexicographic
roe-sham-boe		alternative	lexicographic

Synonyms

rock paper scissors

roshambo en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /ˌɹoʊʃæmˈboʊ/

Etymology

Unknown. The syllables ro – sham – bo are called out by players to synchronize their timing. Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology, perhaps derived from the vaguely similar Japanese syllables jan – ken – pon.

Meanings

1. To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.
   • I'll roshambo you for it.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
row-sham-bow		alternative	lexicographic
roshamboed	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
roshamboed	Tense=Past		lexicographic
roshambos	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
roe-sham-boe		alternative	lexicographic
rochambeau		alternative	lexicographic
roshamboing	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic

Synonyms

toss