English Explanatory Dictionary

roshambo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of rock paper scissors.
verb
  1. To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹoʊʃæmˈboʊ/

Word forms

roshambo roshambos rochambeau row-sham-bow roe-sham-boe roshamboing roshamboed

Etymology

Unknown. The syllables ro – sham – bo are called out by players to synchronize their timing. Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology, perhaps derived from the vaguely similar Japanese syllables jan – ken – pon.

Synonyms

rock paper scissors toss
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