shampoo

noun

Any of various liquid or cream preparations of soap or detergent used to wash the hair and scalp.

noun

Any of various cleaning agents for rugs, upholstery, or cars.

noun

The act or process of washing or cleaning with shampoo.

transitive & intransitive verb

To wash or undergo washing with shampoo.

noun

The act or operation of shampooing, in either sense.

To rub and percuss the whole surface of (the body), and at the same time to extend the limbs and rack the joints, in connection with a hot bath, for the purpose of restoring tone and vigor to the system; a practice introduced from the East. Such kneading and rubbing of the whole body is now commonly called massage. Also used figuratively.

To lather, wash, and rub or brush (the head) thoroughly.

noun

The act of shampooing.

transitive verb

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.

transitive verb

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.