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Originally used in the U.S. Army to describe the act of pretending to work in order to avoid actually working.
"Specialist Little is the Sham Master. He can take 3 hours to wipe his ass and look busy the whole time."
sham by W. A. Rice October 29, 2004
Related Words
Shams Shamu shamwow shame shampoo Shamble shammy Shamone Shaman Shamar
Hey friend... wanna smoke some SHAM with me?
The new dispensary is now open selling SHAM.

SHAM is not legal in all states.
SHAM by KMPD May 16, 2019
Irish slang (mostly used in the southern County of Cork, famous for its plethora of slang terms)

a "sham" is primarily the term used to describe a young male knacker, specifically the ones who walk around with a chip on thier shoulder, thinking they own everything in sight, and that they are the greatest thing on god's green earth

it can also be used to show genuine praise, much to the same affect as "the shit".
{insult}
Dave - " Check out the sham across the road "
Kevin - " what a twat ! "
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{praise}
"my new shoes are the sham"
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{sarcastic}
billy - " like my new top ? "
joe - " you look like a right sham... "
sham by Emperor Bubba April 5, 2005
The American two-party political system is a sham.
sham by d;slfsdlk;fj November 8, 2003
Irish slang
1. Said as an expression of sheer surprise or amazement.

2. Can mean a friend or companion.
1. "Sham look at the arse on that one!"

2. "well sham." (hello friend)
Sham by supermadcow124 April 19, 2016
Something false used to deceive people; often used to steal money.
The "Free Vacation to Hawaii" that I receieved in my e-mail turned out to be a sham.
Sham by Phil Errup October 20, 2004