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The correct spelling is sham.
How to pronounce sham
/ʃæm/
nounIPA: /ʃæm/
Say it like: Sha-m
The correct spelling is sham. A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine. For example: "The time-share deal was a sham."
Usage Examples
“The time-share deal was a sham.”
“A con-man must be skilled in the arts of sham and deceit.”
“It was only a sham wedding: they didn't care much for one another, but wanted their parents to stop hassling them.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
- 2.Trickery, hoaxing.
- 3.A false front, or removable ornamental covering.
- 4.A decorative cover for a pillow.
verb
- 1.To deceive, cheat, lie.
- 2.To obtrude by fraud or imposition.
- 3.To assume the manner and character of; to imitate; to ape; to feign.
adjective
- 1.Intended to deceive; false.
- 2.Counterfeit; unreal
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