'Shampoo' definitions:
Definition of 'shampoo'
(from WordNet)
noun
Cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
noun
The act of washing your hair with shampoo
verb
Use shampoo on (hair)
Definition of 'Shampoo'
From: GCIDE
- Shampoo \Sham*poo"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shampooed; p. pr. & vb. n. Shampooing.] [Hind. ch[=a]mpn[=a] to press, to squeeze.] [Writing also champoo.]
- 1. To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To wash throughly and rub the head of (a person), with the fingers, using either soap, or a soapy preparation, for the more thorough cleansing. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Shampoo'
From: GCIDE
- Shampoo \Sham*poo"\, n. The act of shampooing. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'shampoo'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ablution,
- abstergent,
- baptize,
- bath,
- bathe,
- cathartic,
- cleaner,
- cleaning agent,
- cleaning out,
- cleaning solvent,
- cleanser,
- cleansing cream,
- cold cream,
- cream,
- dentifrice,
- depurant,
- detergent,
- diuretic,
- douche,
- douching,
- elution,
- elutriation,
- emetic,
- enema,
- flush,
- flush out,
- flushing,
- flushing out,
- gargle,
- holystone,
- irrigate,
- irrigation,
- lather,
- lathering,
- launder,
- lavabo,
- lavage,
- lavation,
- lave,
- laving,
- lotion,
- mop,
- mop up,
- mopping,
- mopping up,
- mouthwash,
- nauseant,
- pumice stone,
- purgative,
- purge,
- purifier,
- rinse,
- rinse out,
- rinsing,
- ritually immerse,
- scour,
- scouring,
- scrub,
- scrub up,
- scrubbing,
- scrubbing up,
- shower,
- sluice,
- sluice out,
- soap,
- soaping,
- solvent,
- sponge,
- sponging,
- swab,
- swabbing,
- synthetic detergent,
- syringe,
- toivel,
- tooth powder,
- toothpaste,
- tub,
- wash,
- wash out,
- wash up,
- washing,
- washing up,
- washout,
- washup,
- wiping up