2 definitions by Carmelle

1. A Hebrew word meaning peace; also used as a greeting (hello, goodbye, and said in passing)
2. The word used to excuse someone after s/he coughs
Ex. 1:
Dave: Thanks for taking me to dinner!
Susan: No problem! Shalom, Dave.
Dave: Shalom, Susan.

Ex. 2:
Dave: *Hack* (cough)
Susan: Shalom.
Dave: Thanks
by Carmelle April 10, 2007
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1) A Hebrew word meaning peace and used as a greeting (both hello and goodbye)
2) The word said to excuse someone's cough
Example 1:
Dave: Thanks for taking me to dinner!
Susan: No problem. Shalom, Dave.
D: Shalom.

Example 2:
Dave: *Hack*
Susan: Shalom.
D: Thanks, Susan.
by Carmelle April 10, 2007
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