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Definition of sham

sham

adjective

  • fake.
    You could tell that was a weave - it looks so sham.
    Man, look at them sham-ass Jordans. They don't even had the emblem on them.

    Last edited on Nov 12 2010. Submitted by Ms. L. on Feb 15 2007.

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