roshambo

English edit

Alternative forms edit

rochambeau, row-sham-bow, roe-sham-boe

Etymology edit

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.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˌɹoʊʃæmˈboʊ/

Noun edit

roshambo (plural roshambos)

(games) Synonym of rock paper scissors

Verb edit

roshambo (third-person singular simple present roshambos, present participle roshamboing, simple past and past participle roshamboed)

To play a game of roshambo in order to decide a point of contention.
I'll roshambo you for it.

Synonyms edit

toss (as in ‘toss a coin’)