Sham*poo" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shampooed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Shampooing.] [Hind. chāmpnā to press, to squeeze.] [Writing also champoo.] 1. To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath.

2. To wash throughly and rub the head of (a person), with the fingers, using either soap, or a soapy preparation, for the more thorough cleansing.

Sham*poo", n. The act of shampooing.

Sham*poo" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shampooed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Shampooing.] [Hind. chāmpnā to press, to squeeze.] [Writing also champoo.] 1. To press or knead the whole surface of the body of (a person), and at the same time to stretch the limbs and joints, in connection with the hot bath.

2. To wash throughly and rub the head of (a person), with the fingers, using either soap, or a soapy preparation, for the more thorough cleansing.

Sham*poo", n. The act of shampooing.

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• A traditional Indian and Persian body massage given after pouring warm water over the body and rubbing it with extracts from herbs.
  
• A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.
  
• An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.
       I'm going to give the carpet a shampoo.
  
• (humorous slang) Champagne (wine).
  
• To wash (hair) with shampoo.