Roshambo Definition

noun
(games) The game of Rock Paper Scissors.
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(as three words, ro sham bo) The syllables called out by players of Rock Paper Scissors to synchronize their timing.
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verb
To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.
I'll roshambo you for it.
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Origin of Roshambo

  • Perhaps cognate with jankenpon. The "ro" may be a short form of rock, and "bo" for cloth; "bo" is likely derived from Chinese 布 (bù). Connections to the French surname Rochambeau are a folk etymology.

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