English Explanatory Dictionary

shamone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. A vocalization heard in songs by Michael Jackson.

Pronunciation

/ʃəˈmoʊn/

Word forms

shamone

Etymology

A distortion of the phrase come on. Although popularly thought to be coined by Michael Jackson, the phrase actually originates from Mavis Staples, who used it in a live version of "I'll Take You There" in 1975.

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