noun General Slang

sham

SHAM · noun · informal

A friend or fella (Waterford/Connacht)

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Definitions

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A friend, mate or lad; a form of address. Regional (Waterford, Connacht).

“Well sham, what's the story?”
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sham In A Sentence

Well sham, what's the story?

Origin & Usage

From Shelta/Cant 'sham' (a person/fellow).

People Also Ask

What does 'sham' mean in Irish slang?

It means a friend, mate or lad, and is used as a familiar form of address.

Where is 'sham' used?

It's regional, heard around Waterford and Connacht.

Where does 'sham' come from?

It derives from Shelta/Cant, where 'sham' means a person or fellow.

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